St Cadfan's Church, Medieval church in Tywyn, Wales
St Cadfan's Church features a Romanesque architectural design with a cruciform layout, including an aisled nave, north and south transepts, and central tower.
Built in the 12th century, the original central tower of the church fell in 1693 and was replaced with a new structure at the west end.
The church houses the Cadfan Stone, a cross with inscriptions from the 9th century containing the earliest recorded text written in the Welsh language.
The church maintains regular Anglican services and stands within a walled churchyard near the center of Tywyn, with access from multiple directions.
Two 14th-century effigies reside inside, including the 'Crying Knight' monument that appears to shed tears during rainy weather due to mineral deposits.
Location: Tywyn
Inception: 12 century
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Elevation above the sea: 7 m
GPS coordinates: 52.58800,-4.08530
Latest update: March 6, 2025 13:36
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