The name or dedication of the church.
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.
A unique identification number given to every church.
The name of the diocese in which the church is located.
The name of the archdeaconry in which the church is located.
This is the legal name of the parish as given by the Church Commissioners.
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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.
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 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.
There are over 500 conservation areas in Wales. They are designated by local planning authorities for their special architectural and historic interest.
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.
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).
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.
Useful information is displayed here for people wishing to visit the church. This may include things like opening hours, catering & toilet facilities, parking, etc.
If the church has its own website the details will be displayed here.
Any further sources of information for the church will be listed here (eg. links to other historic databases).
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.
This is the name of the Local Authoirity within which the church is located.
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.
The village of Llaneilian is 4km west of Amlwch on country roads, the church is to be found in a large graveyard in the village (a clas settlement).
Reference OS Map 115 AA Route Planner Cadw Listing Notice
This is a description of the ground plan of the church.
If known, the dimensions (measurements) of the church ground plan will be displayed here.
If the footrprint (area) of the church is known, it will be displayed here.
A description of the history and archaeology of the church and its site.
The earliest part of the church is the C12 tower while the body of the church is C15 – Lombardic inscriptions have dates 1480 and 1481 are to be found on the nave buttresses. The chapel of St Eilian is to the south east joined with the chancel by a passage. The chapel is C14 while the passage is dated 1614. Subsequent restoration has been wise, in 1812 and 1873, by Kennedy and then in1913 and 1929 by Harold Hughes and most recently in 2002 by Adam and Frances Voelcker. The nave has buttresses and on each are consecration crosses marked, originally 12 inside and 12 outside with enclosed circles 30cm in diameter and 2 – 2,5 m above ground level. The church was a clas church
Reference Buildings of Wales –Gwynedd 2009 Cadw Listings Notice
A description of the exterior of the church and the main features of the churchyard.
The massive west tower is C12 is of three stages with a pyramidal roof forming a short spire surmounted by a weather cock, it was limewashed in 2002. Underneath being a roughcast render. The nave is late C15 and a contemporary chancel. The south west porch is C15. At the end of a passage off the chancel is St Eilian’s chapel off-set to the church it was rebuilt c1400. The nave, chancel and chapel were built with rubble masonry with ashlar gritstone dressings.
Information about any noteable architects, artists, people, or events associated with the church.
Information about any important features and building fabric.
If known, a list of the church's major building material/s will be displayed here.
Any renewable energy systems the church is using will be listed here.
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.
A steeply chamfered arch is to be found at the base of the tower with C12 imposts to a C13 or C14 arch. The rest of the interior is largely C15. The roof of the nave has 4 chamfered tie beams on wall plates sprung from moulded corbels surmounted by shield bearing figures, there are simpler intermediate ties, all carrying joists and boarded ceiling. The chancel roof has 3 cambered trusses carrying purlins and ridge beam, there are chamfered joists and a boarded ceiling. The tie-beams are carried on carved brackets sprung from shaped corbels surmounted by painted figures with musical instruments. Three steps lead up to the sanctuary with a c19 wrought iron and wood rail and an encaustic tile floor. Behind is a panelled reredos and the altar table is dated 1634. The simple chamfered arch is above an exceptionally fine rood screen dating from late C15/early C16. The screen has deep moulding over its lower panels with 4 tall open panels on either side of central doors. The paired doors are in 3 tiers with solid lower panels and open work arched upper panels. The cornice above is richly carved with stylised cones, flowers etc. The loft is then carried forward on ribbed, boarded coving, on which is painted the figure of a skeleton wielding a scythe and on which is written: ‘Colyn angau yw pechod’ (The sting of death is sin). A double-tier frieze is to be found at the foot of the gallery and it repeats the cone motif. The gallery has moulded posts and a deep rail. There is a doorway to the rood stair at the right of the screen. A shallow arched doorway leads to a passage to the chapel – the shrine of St Eilian, the base dates from the C15 reordering, made from wood the front is segmented in plan. Its panelled base has moulded muntins each with a buttress. The top retains fixing holes for a lost superstructure. There is a damaged font with a round medieval bowl cut to an octagon below. The stained glass: ‘Christ the Good Shepherd with the Virgin Mary and St John’ c1873. There are two bells, one cast in 1638 by William Clibury, the other cast in 1677 by William Scott.
Buildings of Wales –Gwynedd 2009 Cadw Listings Notice A National Bell Register - George Dawson's Website - Homestead Stained Glass in Wales
Information about the church's important internal fixtures and fittings.
Information about the church's important moveable items and artworks.
A description of the ecology of the churchyard.
Information about the presence of bats in the church building or churchyard.
Records whether the church has been consecrated.
Records whether there have been burials in the churchyard.
Records whether the churchyard is still being used for burials.
Records whether there are any war graves in the churchyard.
Any important churchyard structures will be listed here.
Signifiance levels are set at high, medium and low.
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.
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.
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.
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.