St Ffinan's Church

St Ffinan's Church is a rural parish church in Llanddyfnan, Wales, built from stone with a slate roof, round-headed windows in each bay, and a three-part window in the chancel. The building reflects Romanesque Revival design and stands as a modest yet solid example of rural religious architecture.

The current structure was completed in 1841 and incorporates elements from earlier periods, including a 12th-century font and multiple memorial stones from the 1700s. These older pieces within the building document the long continuity of worship and community life at this location.

The name combines the Welsh word 'llan', meaning sacred enclosure, with 'ffinan', the saint who first built a place of worship here. The community continues to gather for services, keeping alive the spiritual life that has connected people to this site for centuries.

The church is easily accessible and located in a quiet village near other Welsh sites worth exploring. Visitors should check ahead about service times, as the building may not always be open to casual visitors outside of scheduled gatherings.

The churchyard holds a Commonwealth war grave from World War I belonging to Private Evan Oswald Thomas, a young man from the nearby village of Talwrn. This quiet memorial reflects the sacrifice of rural youth in the wider conflicts of the 20th century.

Location: Llanddyfnan

Architectural style: Romanesque Revival architecture

Elevation above the sea: 25.9 m

Website: http://churchinwales.org.uk/parishholding/bangor_old/b024-en/churches-en/St-Ffinan-Llanffinan_-en

GPS coordinates: 53.25519,-4.25678

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:44