St Cattwg's Church, Llanspyddid, Powys. Grounds open daily. Free entry

Details

Accessibility:

The church does not have a car park, but there is a layby just off the road outside the church which is big enough for three or four cars. There is a wooden gate and the path that leads to the church door has four steps to negotiate. The door also has a small lip into the church.

Brief Description:

St Cattwg’s Church mostly dates back to the 14th century, with a late Norman stoup and a 13th century font. The churchyard is home to a 7th-9th century Celtic incised cross. The stone is carved with two ring-crosses, one above the other, and the top cross has four small circles arranged around it. It is said to commemorate the burial place of Aulach, father of King Brychan, the 5th century founder of the kingdom of Brecknock.

Further Information:

Address:

St Cattwg, Brecon-Llandovery Road, Llanspyddid, Brecon, LD3 8DP

Telephone:

To arrange opening of the church contact by email the members of the Friends listed on http://www.llanspyddid.org.uk/contact_us.html

Email:

To arrange opening of the church contact by email the members of the Friends listed on http://www.llanspyddid.org.uk/contact_us.html

Website:

http://www.llanspyddid.org.uk/church.html  This has photographs of the cross and of the interior of the church.

Opening Hours:

To arrange opening of the church contact by email the members of the Friends listed on http://www.llanspyddid.org.uk/contact_us.html. The cemetery gates to the grounds may be locked overnight.

Directions:

St Cattwg’s Church is in the village of Llanspyddid. From the A40 towards Sennybridge, the church is situated on your left.

OS SO011282

Transport:

For more travel information go to https://www.traveline.info/ or call 0871 200 22 33.

Amenities:

There are no amenities at the cemetery, but Brecon has plenty of places where you can purchase food and drink.