St Melangell's Church, Pennant Melangell

The Norman stone church stands in a circular churchyard surrounded by ancient yew trees at an elevation of 197 meters in the Tanat Valley.

Founded in the seventh century by Saint Melangell, the current structure dates from the twelfth century and features the oldest Romanesque shrine in Northern Europe.

The fifteenth-century carved wooden screen inside the church narrates the tale of Saint Melangell protecting a hare from Prince Brochwel's hunting party.

The church remains open daily from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM during British Summer Time and until 4:00 PM after October, with parking available within 250 meters.

Archaeological excavations between 1987 and 1994 revealed evidence of Bronze Age burials beneath the current church structure, indicating continuous sacred use of the site.

Location: Llangynog

Inception: 7 century

Elevation above the sea: 197.7 m

Website: http://st-melangell.org.uk

GPS coordinates: 52.82760,-3.44970

Latest update: March 6, 2025 07:19