St Rhychwyn's Church, Trefriw, Conwy, Wales. Open daily. Free entry.

Details

Accessibility:

There is space for one car to park in the farmyard next to the church and in the gateway opposite. This is a working farm so care should be taken not to obstruct farm traffic. The entrance to the site is via an impressive lychgate with a relatively narrow wooden gate leading to a gravel path, which can be uneven in parts. The threshold into the church is wooden with a 1" step down to negotiate. The church floor is slate flag stones and may be uneven or have small steps in places.

Brief Description:

Tradition dictates that this remote, Grade I listed church was founded in the 6th century by Rhychwyn, son of Welsh prince Helig ap Glannog. The prince lost his land when it was engulfed by the sea so he and his sons turned to religion.

The earliest parts of the current building, including the font, are believed to date from the 12th century with 13th or 14th century roof beams with a second aisle added in the 16th century. Further minor alterations were made in the 18th and 19th centuries. There is a fragmented 15th century painted glass window behind the altar depicting the Holy Trinity and the Virgin and Child.

Further Information:

Address:

St Rhychwyn, Llanrhychwyn, Trefriw, LL27 0YJ

Telephone:

01492 650250

Email:

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Website:

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Opening Hours:

Open daily 10am - 6pm

Directions:

Great care should be taken navigating to this site and reference should be made to maps. From Trefriw on the B5106 take a left turn opposite the Fairy Falls public house. After 0.2 miles take the left turn signposted to Llanrhychwyn. At a cross roads next to a plain rendered white house take a right turn to go past the telephone box. Continue until you meet a farm track heading straight one while the lane bears round to the right. Take the farm lane until you see the lychgate on the left hand side and park up opposite.

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Transport:

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

Amenities:

There are no amenities on siteplaces for refreshment can be found in Trefriw or further afield in Conwy or Betws-y-Coed.