St Mary's Church, Beddgelert

St Mary's Church, Beddgelert

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St Mary's Church, Beddgelert

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Location: Beddgelert, Gwynedd, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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June 1, 2024

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In the 6th century AD, an early Christian community was founded in Beddgelert, mentioned by Gerald of Wales. An Augustinian priory was founded in the 13th century, which grew considerably throughout the Middle Ages thanks to the support of important Welsh nobles, including Prince Llewelyn.
In the 16th century, as part of the Dissolution of the Monasteries, the priory was closed and became a simple parish church.
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July 7, 2023

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This church was part of an Augustinian priory. In the 16th century, King Henry VIII ordered the dissolution of the monasteries and the building became the main church of a …

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Dominiek Van Dooren

July 27, 2024

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The church was restored twice in the 19th century, but much of the medieval stonework remains, including some that probably predates the rebuilding of around 1220 to 1230.
Memorials you can see inside include an oak panel in memory of Evan Lloyd (d. 1678). He was High Sheriff of Caernarvonshire and lived in a large house called Hafod Lwyfog, at the far end of Llyn Gwynant.
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