The name or dedication of the church.
This identifies the church type. Most churches are parish churches which means they serve a specific parish or area. Other types such as chapel, daughter and mission are mostly historic designations as many are now also parish churches. Please note that former churches are no longer used for worhsip and may be in private ownership.
A unique identification number given to every church.
The name of the diocese in which the church is located.
The name of the archdeaconry in which the church is located.
This is the legal name of the parish as given by the Church Commissioners.
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There are 3 levels of listing: Grade I, II* & II. The majority of buildings which are of special interest are Grade II. A much smaller number of particularly important buildings are listed as Grade II*. Buildings of exceptional interest (approx 2% of the total number of listed buildings) are Grade I.
Ancient monuments and archaeological remains of national importance are protected by law. Cadw, the Welsh Government’s historic environment service is responsible for compiling a schedule (list) of these ancient monuments, some of which can be found in churches and churchyards. Examples can include churchyard crosses and the archaeological remains of previous churches or buildings on the site.
There are three National Parks in Wales: Snowdonia, Pembrokeshire Coast and Brecon Beacons. These protect 20 percent of the land in Wales, including precious landscapes, habitats, villages and heritage sites.
There are over 500 conservation areas in Wales. They are designated by local planning authorities for their special architectural and historic interest.
The Buildings at Risk register is managed by Cadw (the Welsh Government’s historic environment service) in order to identify the number and type of listed buildings at risk in Wales.
It is often extremely difficult to determine a precise date of construction for a church as many have been extensively altered over time. Church Heritage Cymru therefore shows a date range within which a church is believed to have been constructed. The dates are as follows: Early Medieval (pre 1066), Medieval (post 1066 to 1540), Post Medieval (1540 to 1837), Victorian/Pre WWI (1837 to 1914) and Modern (post 1914).
This is a very brief summary of the church's main features. More detailed nformation can be found in the other fields and pages (tabs) in this database.
Useful information is displayed here for people wishing to visit the church. This may include things like opening hours, catering & toilet facilities, parking, etc.
If the church has its own website the details will be displayed here.
Any further sources of information for the church will be listed here (eg. links to other historic databases).
This is the Ordnance Survey (OS) reference for the location of the church. Some locations will be approximate as this data is continuously being refined and updated.
This is the name of the Local Authoirity within which the church is located.
This describes how the church relates to its immediate and wider environment, sometimes called its setting. It describes how the church contributes to its landscape or townscape and how these things collectively contribute to the character of the area.
Llangwyfan lies 9km east of Denbigh across the B4259, 2.5km north east of Llandrwnog at the northern end of the village next to the copy of the village stocks.
Reference AA Route Planner OS Map 116 Cadw Listing Notice 749
This is a description of the ground plan of the church.
If known, the dimensions (measurements) of the church ground plan will be displayed here.
4m x 15m
Reference Cadw Listing Notice 749
If the footrprint (area) of the church is known, it will be displayed here.
A description of the history and archaeology of the church and its site.
The dedication is to St Cwyfan who was a C7 follower of St Beuno and lies on the ancient pilgrim route to Holywell. There is evidence of early medieval foundations beneath the north wall of the church. The church was mentioned in the Norwich Taxation of 1254 valued at 10s. The present church is C15. A window bears the date 1684 and the porch is dated 1714 – it is said to be the smallest church in the Vale of Clwyd and largely escaped Victorian restoration, however, the west gallery was removed to allow more space for the choir in late C19 when a north vestry was added. The church was restored in 1997.
Reference Buildings of Wales– Clwyd 2003 Cadw Listing Notice 749 CPAT Denbighshire Historic Churches Survey
A description of the exterior of the church and the main features of the churchyard.
This is a single nave church built from New red sandstone with repairs done in Carboniferous sandstone with rough cast render beneath a slate roof with plain grey ridge tiles. The dressings are in a yellow-buff sandstone. It has a south porch and a north vestry, the main roof has coped gables, there are finial crosses at the east end, and over the porch and single west bellcote built from a limestone with a flagstone for the top with a single bell with a large metal wheel. The bell frame appears to have been rebuilt in late C20/early C21 (and a remnant of a mass clock). In the south wall is a broad round-headed arch to the doorway turned in pink sandstone which are dressed by not chamfered, Above is a plaque in buff brown sandstone reading ‘CADWALADER EDWARDS THO: ap HUGH CHURCH WARDEN An Dni 1714.’
Reference Buildings of Wales – Clwyd 2003 Cadw Listing Notice 749 CPAT Denbighshire Historic Churches Survey
Information about any noteable architects, artists, people, or events associated with the church.
Information about any important features and building fabric.
If known, a list of the church's major building material/s will be displayed here.
Any renewable energy systems the church is using will be listed here.
This section gives a general description of the interior of the church. Further details of any important internal fixtures and fittings will be listed below.
This is a Georgian interior with a slate flagged floor. There is a plastered barrel ceiling above a simple cornice with Box pews beneath and wall panelling extending forward to the chancel. An adapted pew houses the organ and another provides seating round the font which is C19 and which has Biblical scenes and cherub heads embossed all round and placed centrally under the west window. A parish chest is to the left dated 1734 when Thomas jones was the rector. The chancel is marked by a single step, it is carpeted. A pentagonal pulpit to the left has fretwork carvings with angle ribs which are turned and similar to those on the altar rails which have been strengthened by steel brackets. The sanctuary floor is tiled. The stained glass: ‘Christ Blessing Children and Christ the Good Shepherd’ Alexander Gibbs, 1860. The bell was cast in C19 by C Brassfounder
Reference
Buildings of Wales – Clwyd 2003 Cadw Listing Notice 749 CPAT Denbighshire Historic Churches Survey Stained Glass in Wales A National Bell Register - George Dawson's Website - Homestead
Information about the church's important internal fixtures and fittings.
Information about the church's important moveable items and artworks.
A description of the ecology of the churchyard.
Information about the presence of bats in the church building or churchyard.
Records whether the church has been consecrated.
Records whether there have been burials in the churchyard.
Records whether the churchyard is still being used for burials.
Records whether there are any war graves in the churchyard.
Any important churchyard structures will be listed here.
Signifiance levels are set at high, medium and low.
Significance defines what is special about a church. This could be architectural, archaeological, historical or liturgical. Here, it describes the relationship of the church to its surrounding area and helps place it within its wider landscape context.
Significance defines what is special about a church. This could be architectural, archaeological, historical or liturgical. Here, it describes the significance of the historic building fabric of the church.
Significance defines what is special about a church. This could be architectural, archaeological, historical or liturgical. Here, it describes the historic significance of the interior of the church.
Significance defines what is special about a church. This could be architectural, archaeological, historical or liturgical. Here, it describes the relationship between the church and its community.