Historic churches · North Wales
St Grwst's Church
Also known as: Eglwys Sant Crwst
St Grwst's Church — church in Llanrwst, Wales.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Llanrwst · 0.3 km
- Free entry
About
St Grwst's Church is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1470. Designed by Sharpe, Paley and Austin. Built in the English Gothic architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Llanrwst, Wales". Coordinates: 53.1381°, -3.7992°.
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Heritage listing
St Grwst's Church, Llanrwst, is located in Church Street (Tan yr Eglwys), Llanrwst, Conwy, Wales. It is an active Church in Wales parish church and is part of the Aberconwy Mission Area in the archdeaconry of St Asaph, and the diocese of St Asaph. Its benefice is united with those of Llanddoged with Capel Garmon, Llansanffraid Glan Conwy, and Eglwysbach. The church is designated by Cadw as a Grade I listed building.
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From the Wikipedia article
St Grwst's Church, Llanrwst, is located in Church Street (Tan yr Eglwys), Llanrwst, Conwy, Wales. It is an active Church in Wales parish church and is part of the Aberconwy Mission Area in the archdeaconry of St Asaph, and the diocese of St Asaph. Its benefice is united with those of Llanddoged with Capel Garmon, Llansanffraid Glan Conwy, and Eglwysbach. The church is designated by Cadw as a Grade I listed building.
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Background
History
The church was built in the late 15th century, possibly in the 1470s. In 1884 the Lancaster architects Paley and Austin restored the church and added a north aisle. They also removed the west gallery, and reseated the church, increasing its capacity to 362. The cost of their work amounted to £2,300 (). In 2019/2020 a major restoration and reordering project funded largely by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and designed by Paterson Macaulay and Owens Architects of Mold, saw a new mezzanine gallery, kitchen and toilet facilities installed. The project also included conservation work to Gwydir Chapel, artefacts such as the monumental brasses, stone plaques and restoration to the building…
Architecture
Inside the church is a north arcade of three bays, carried on octagonal piers. The rood screen is still present, and has retained its loft. It is considered to be one of the finest in Wales. It has twelve bays, with a central doorway. Its tracery is elaborately carved with a vine-trail rail, and depictions of such subjects as the Instruments of the Passion and pigs eating acorns. The font has a "bowl of weird organic forms". Also in the church are painted Royal arms dating from before 1801. The Gwydir Chapel contains 17th-century fittings and fixtures, including stalls, a lectern and a communion table. There are also numerous monuments and a 13th-century stone coffin said to be that of…
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- Coordinates
- 53.1381, -3.7992
- District
- Conwy
- Parish
- Llanrwst
- Postcode
- LL26 0ES
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bangor Aberconwy
- Established
- 1470
- Nearest railway station
- Llanrwst — 0.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7593302 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Grwst's Church, Llanrwst (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Grwst, Llanrwst - geograph.org.uk - 614314.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Grwst's Church?
- St Grwst's Church is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL26 0ES), in the parish of Llanrwst.
- When was St Grwst's Church built?
- Built or established in 1470. Designed by Sharpe, Paley and Austin.
- Is St Grwst's Church a listed building?
- St Grwst's Church is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Grwst's Church free to visit?
- Yes, St Grwst's Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Grwst's Church?
- The nearest railway station is Llanrwst, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL26 0ES.