| Clwyd Family History Society - Church Photographs |
| Gwytherin - St. Winifred |
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| Ordnance Survey reference SJ 877614 |
| Clwyd Family History Society - Church Photographs |
| Gwytherin - St. Winifred |
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| Ordnance Survey reference SJ 877614 |
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Gwytherin is one of the "ancient parishes" of Denbighshire; and has been described as "remote and mountainous". It is divided into two townships, Is-llan and Uwch-llan. At one time, there were two other townships, Pennant and Cornwal. According to legend, St. Winifred, after leaving Holywell, became Abbess of a convent at Gwytherin. The original church appears to have been founded by St. Eleri. It was re-built at some early period, and re-dedicated in the name of St. James. This building eventually became very dilapidated, and was taken down in 1867. The new church, which was consecrated on 3 June 1869, was dedicated to St. Winifred. The church was in Denbighshire until 1974; and in Clwyd from 1974 until 1996. It is now in Conwy County Borough. For "family history" information about the church and parish, click on the GENUKI link at the top of this page. |
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