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St Pedrog, Llanbedrog

Name:

The name or dedication of the church.

St Pedrog, Llanbedrog
Record Type:

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.

Parish Church
Church code:

A unique identification number given to every church.

2374
Diocese:

The name of the diocese in which the church is located.

Bangor
Archdeaconry:

The name of the archdeaconry in which the church is located.

Meirionnydd
Parish:

This is the legal name of the parish as given by the Church Commissioners.

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Statutory Designation Information

Listed Building?

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.

This is a Grade II* Listed Building
Scheduled Monument?

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 is no Scheduled Monument within the curtilage or precinct

National Park

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. 

The church is not in a National Park

Conservation Area

There are over 500 conservation areas in Wales. They are designated by local planning authorities for their special architectural and historic interest.

The church is not in a Conservation Area

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Buildings At Risk Status

On Buildings At Risk Register?

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. 

This church is not on the Buildings at Risk Register
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Approximate Date

Approximate Date:

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).

Medieval

Exterior Image

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Summary Description

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.

Llanbegrog is a village on the south side of the Lleyn peninsula divided in two by the A499 Pwllheli to Abersoch road. The village is sheltered by a western headland and the beach is the property of the National Trust References Buildings of Wales – Gwynedd 2009National Trust Handbook 2019

Visiting and Facilities

Useful information is displayed here for people wishing to visit the church. This may include things like opening hours, catering & toilet facilities, parking, etc. 

The church is open for worship.
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Church Website

Church Website:

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Sources and Further Information

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View information on worship and access at this church on the Church In Wales web site
RCAHMW (2004) Coflein http://www.coflein.gov.uk/en/site/43802/details/ [Digital Archive/Document]
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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.

Grid Reference: SH 329 315

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Church address

Address
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St Pedrog Llanbedrog PWLLHELI LL53 7TU

Administrative Area

Unitary Authority:

This is the name of the Local Authoirity within which the church is located.

Gwynedd - Gwynedd

Location and Setting

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.

Llanbedrog lies astride the A 499 some 6km south west of Pwllheli 4km almost north of Abersoch and 39km southwest of Caernarfon.  The village due to its sheltered location is famous for its colourful beach huts.

References

Route Planner Directions, traffic and maps AA

Church Plan

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Ground Plan Description and Dimensions

Ground Plan

This is a description of the ground plan of the church.

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Dimensions

If known, the dimensions (measurements) of the church ground plan will be displayed here.

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Footprint of Church buildings (m2):

If the footrprint (area) of the church is known, it will be displayed here.

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Description of Archaeology and History

A description of the history and archaeology of the church and its site.

The church is first mentioned in the Norwich taxation of 1254 when the incumbent is recorded.  It is dedicated to St Pedrog who was a C6 missionary priest from Ireland who evangelised Wales and Cornwall.  The nave is probably C13 while the chancel was a C16 addition.  The local Madryn (Love Parry) family provided its patronage from the C17.  Repairs were carried out in 1827 and the church was restored by Kennedy in 1865 at the expense of Lady Jones-Parry.  A painting in the church dates from the end of the restoration. The tower was added in 1895 at the expense of Sarah E M Williams-Jones Parry, of the Mandryn estate in Llandudwen, in memory of her parents together with a vestry.  The vestry was discreetly rebuilt and extended in 1995

References

Buildings of Wales – Gwynedd 2009

Historic Churches in the Diocese of Bangor

Cadw Listings Notice

Exterior Description

A description of the exterior of the church and the main features of the churchyard.

A nave and chancel in one made from uncoursed rubble, the nave was the original building and the joint can be seen from the fact that the longer stones are to the west while to the east the quoins are longer.  There are modern sandstone dressings and a modern slate roof between two gables.  The south tower is near the west end of the church with the vestry attached, it is built from snecked rubble over 3 undifferentiated stages above a plinth with a crenelated parapet and a pyramidal slate roof topped by a wind vane.  Next to the lattice porch there is part of a slate coat of arms of the Love-Parry family.

References

Buildings of Wales – Gwynedd 2009

GAT Historic Churches in the Diocese of Bangor

Cadw Listings Notice

Architects, Artists and Associated People/Organisations

Information about any noteable architects, artists, people, or events associated with the church.

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Building Fabric and Features

Information about any important features and building fabric.

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Building Materials

If known, a list of the church's major building material/s will be displayed here.

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Interior Image

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Interior Description

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.

The nave and chancel are in one with stone floors, boarded under the pews and with C19 encaustic floor tiles in the sanctuary which is one step up.  The walls are plastered and painted.   The chancel roof is of 3 bays with C19 arch-braced collar trusses with knee braces to the wall posts on moulded stone corbels.  The nave roof is of five bays similar to the chancel but alternated trusses are without wall posts.  A fine C16 oak screen divides the nave and chancel, with three bays on either side of the central wide opening, all with stiff floriated tracery. The moulded middle rail of the screen is in two sections, parted by openwork frieze of quatrefoils, leaves and panels between there are fleurons on the rails, some figuring birds and a poor box.

The font is a retooled Tudor style piece.  The sides of the octagonal bowl are carved with sunk lancets, criss-crosses and quatrefoil designs, the under surface has additionally, fleur-de-lys and a Tudor window.  There are two stained glass windows by William Aikman from 1918: ‘A Fallen Soldier with Christ and Angels’, ‘St George, St David and the Crown of Life’; three windows of unknown origin from c1865: ‘Scenes from the Life of Christ’, The Good Samaritan and Christ the Good Shepheard’, and Christ Walking on Water rand the Miraculous Draught of Fish; from c1944 ‘The Adoration of the Shepherds’; and by Classical Studios ‘St Pedrog’ 1997.  There is also a window composed of C15 fragments of glass reset in c1850.

There is service bell of 1791 of unknown origin while the other six bells were cast by John Taylor & CO, 3 form 1895, one each from 1902,2002 and 2003.

References

Buildings of Wales – Gwynedd 2009

Cadw Listings Notice

GAT Historic Churches in the Diocese of Bangor

 

A National Bell Register - George Dawson's Website - Homestead

 

Internal Fixtures and Fittings

Information about the church's important internal fixtures and fittings. 

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Portable Furnishings and Artworks

Information about the church's important moveable items and artworks.

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Ecology

A description of the ecology of the churchyard.

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Ecological Designations

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The everyday wildlife of burial grounds means much to those who visit and cherish them but many burial grounds are so rich in wildlife that they should be designated and specially protected. Few have the legal protection of a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) or, in the case of local authority owned cemeteries, Local Nature Reserve. This makes it even more important that they are cared for and protected by the people looking after them.

Many have a non-statutory designation as a recognition of their importance. These non-statutory designations have a variety of names in different regions including Local Wildlife Site, County Wildlife Site, Site of Importance for Nature Conservation or Site of Nature Conservation Importance (Local Wildlife Site is the most common name). Their selection is based on records of the most important, distinctive and threatened species and habitats within a national, regional and local context. This makes them some of our most valuable wildlife areas.

For example, many burial grounds which are designated as Local Wildlife Sites contain species-rich meadow, rich in wildflowers, native grasses and grassland fungi managed by only occasional mowing plus raking. When this is the case, many animals may be present too, insects, birds, amphibians, reptiles and mammals. This type of grassland was once widespread and has been almost entirely lost from the UK with approximately 3% remaining, so burial grounds with species-rich meadow managed in this way are extremely important for wildlife.

These designations should be considered when planning management or change.

If you think that this or any other burial ground should be designated please contact Caring for God’s Acre (info@cfga.org.uk) to discuss. Many eligible sites have not yet received a designation and can be surveyed and then submitted for consideration.

There are no SSSIs within the curtilage of this Parish Church.

There are no Local nature reserves within the curtilage of this Parish Church.

There are no Local Wildlife sites within the curtilage of this Parish Church.

Evidence of the Presence of Bats

Information about the presence of bats in the church building or churchyard.

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Burial and War Grave Information

Records whether the church has been consecrated.

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Records whether there have been burials in the churchyard.

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Records whether the churchyard is still being used for burials.

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Records whether there are any war graves in the churchyard.

The churchyard does not have war graves.

National Heritage Designations

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There are no Listed Buildings within the curtilage of this Parish Church.

There are no Scheduled Monuments within the curtilage of this Parish Church.

Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees

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Churchyards are home to fantastic trees, in particular ancient and veteran trees which can be the oldest indication of a sacred space and be features of extraordinary individuality. The UK holds a globally important population of ancient and veteran yew trees of which three-quarters are found in the churchyards of England and Wales.

There are more than 1,000 ancient and veteran yews aged at least 500 years in these churchyards.

To put this in context, the only other part of western Europe with a known significant yew population is Normandy in northern France, where more than 100 ancient or veteran churchyard yews have been recorded.

Burial grounds may contain veteran and ancient trees of other species such as sweet chestnut or small-leaved lime which, whilst maybe not so old as the yews, are still important for wildlife and may be home to many other species.

Specialist advice is needed when managing these wonderful trees. For more information or to seek advice please contact Caring for God’s Acre, The Ancient Yew Group and The Woodland Trust.

If you know of an ancient or veteran tree in a burial ground that is not listed here please contact Caring for God’s Acre.

There are currently no Ancient, Veteran or Notable trees connected to this Parish Church

Churchyard Structures

Any important churchyard structures will be listed here.

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Significance

Setting Significance Level:

Signifiance levels are set at high, medium and low.

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Setting Significance Description:

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.

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Fabric Significance Level:

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Fabric Significance Description:

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.

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Interior Significance Level:

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Interior Significance Description:

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.

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Community Significance Level:

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Community Significance Description:

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. 

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Church Renewables

Any renewable energy systems the church is using will be listed here.

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Species Summary

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All of the species listed below have been recorded in close proximity to the Parish Church . A few species which are particularly threatened and affected by disturbance may not be listed here because their exact location cannot be shared.

NOTE: Be aware that this dataset is growing, and the species totals may change once the National Biodiversity Network has added further records. Species may be present but not recorded and still await discovery.

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Caring for God’s Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.

To learn more about all of the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.

"Seek Advice" Species

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If any of the following species have been seen close to the Parish Church, it is important to seek advice from an expert. You will need to know if they are present now, and to follow expert recommendations when planning works. All of these species have specific legal protection as a recognition of their rarity. All of them are rare or becoming increasingly endangered, so it is important to ensure that management and other works do not adversely affect them. In addition, there may be things you can do to help these special species. N.B. Swift and House Martin do not have specific legal protection but are included, as roof repair works often impact breeding swifts and house martins which is against the law.

This is not a complete list of protected species, there are many more, but these are ones that are more likely to be found. All wild birds, their nests and eggs are also protected by law, as are all bats and veteran trees. In a few cases, species are considered particularly prone to disturbance or destruction by people, so the exact location of where they were recorded is not publicly available but can be requested. These ‘blurred’ records are included here, and the accuracy is to 1km. This means that the species has been recorded in close proximity to the Parish Church, or a maximum of 1km away from it. As these ‘blurred’ species are quite mobile, there is a strong likelihood that they can occur close to the Parish Church. To learn about these special species, use the link provided for each species in the table below

One important species which is not included here is the Peregrine Falcon. This is protected and advice should be sought if peregrines are nesting on a church or cathedral. Peregrine records are ‘blurred’ to 10km, hence the decision not to include records here. Remember too that species not seriously threatened nationally may still be at risk in your region and be sensitive to works. You should check with local experts about this. You may also need to seek advice about invasive species, such as Japanese knotweed and aquatics colonising streams or pools, which can spread in churchyards.

N.B. If a species is not recorded this does not indicate absence. It is always good practice to survey.

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Caring for God’s Acre can help and support you in looking after the biodiversity present in this special place. If you know that any of these species occur close to the Parish Church and are not recorded here, please contact Caring for God’s Acre with details (info@cfga.org.uk).

To find out more about these and other species recorded against this Parish Church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas.

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Paul BakerAdded exterior feature typeMon 25 Feb 2019 11:06:59
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