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St Carannog

A wonderful Welsh church with a 6th century foundation, and there the village (famed across Wales for its sheltered beach and tasty fish and chips) grew up around the church.

Llangrannog, Ceredigion

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St Carannog
Llangrannog
Ceredigion
SA44 6AE

The church is dedicated to Caranog or Carantoc, son of Corun ab Caredig ab Cunedda, a 6th century saint and founder of several churches in Wales. 

The church was originally built of wood about 500AD, though the present building dates from 1885, albeit containing earlier features. It consists of a nave and chancel connected through a pointed arch.

On either side of the entrance to the chancel is an ornamental pew. The left one bears the date 1674 and belonged to Pigeonsford, a local mansion. The right one is dated 1718 and belonged to Moel Ivor and Cwmowen.

The church is near to the cave used by the saint when in the area, and the churchyard contains the grave of Cranogwen, a remarkable 19th century woman who was variously a mariner, a teacher and a bard.

The 'church village' is hidden by a twist of the valley and cannot be seen from the sea. This protected it from the attention of sea marauders, the Vikings and the Irish. There is evidence of an early Celtic settlement at nearby Lochtyn.

St Mary's Well was a popular destination for pilgrims who would take the water for health purposes.

  • Social heritage stories

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Famous connections

  • Captivating architecture

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Parking within 250m

  • On street parking at church

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Dog friendly

  • Café within 500m

  • Bus stop within 100m

  • Accessible toilets nearby

  • Church in Wales

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