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St Michael & All Angels

13th century Welsh Romanesque church of cruciform plan with a central tower.

Llanfihangel y Creuddyn, Ceredigion

Opening times

The church is free to visit and is open at week-ends throughout the year and every day between Easter and October.
Tower Tours are held on certain dates (£5/person) or by arrangement for special interest groups.

Address

Llanfihangel y Creuddyn
Ceredigion
SY23 4LA

The church of St Michael in Llanfihangel y Creuddyn lies in the centre of this historic, nucleated settlement and its large tower has stood as a landmark for centuries.

The church is believed to have been built by the Welsh Lords of the Creuddyn in the 1268. It was built in the centre of the Commote of Creuddyn next to where the old Roman road, Sarn Helen crosses the stream as it traverses the valley. The church is one of very few complete Welsh Romanesque churches of cruciform plan with a central tower. The tower retains its historical character which has often been lost elsewhere through over restoration in the 19th century.

Although the interior of this 13th century church is quite plain, its most striking feature is the very attractive arched oak 'wagon roof' roof timbers which dendrochronology sampling has dated to between 1502 and 1528. In addition to its notable roof other things of interest inside the church include; 19th century pitch pine pews, a carved Reredos depicting the Last Supper that sits behind the alter, carved in oak by a Belgium refugee artist in the first World War; a modern stained glass window that is dedicated to a five month-old boy.

The church is surrounded by a large graveyard where several large yew trees and a large ash tree stand. Although in the middle of a farming community, the village has a history of being home to skilled craftsmen, smiths, joiners, tailors and stone masons. Generations of Farmers and craftsmen are buried in the churchyard, where sheep still graze.

A visit to this splendid old church can be combined with a drink or meal at the highly recommended Y Ffarmers, which is only a step away.

  • Captivating architecture

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • National heritage here

  • Social heritage stories

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Wildlife haven

  • Dog friendly

  • Level access to the main areas

  • On street parking at church

  • Ramp or level access available on request

  • Steps to enter the church or churchyard

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Church in Wales

  • Wolfson Fabric Repair Grant, £7,000, 2020

  • Wolfson Fabric Repair Grants are awarded for urgent repair projects, based on our recommendation, to help keep churches open.

  • Cornerstone Grant, £15,000, 2020

  • Our Cornerstone Grants fund urgent repairs and essential community facilities such as toilets and kitchens to help keep churches open.

  • Grant, £3,000, 2022

Contact information

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