Church of St Seiriol, Penmon, Anglesey
Diocese of Bangor
N.B.Position of marker is approximate and does not necessarily show the exact location of the site.
Site OS Grid Ref: SH63048073
Church (Anglican)
Site of cell of St Seiriol, established in the sixth century. Subsequent church burnt by Danes in 971. The present church dates back to the twelfth century, and was refounded as an Augustinian priory under Basingwerk Abbey in about 1220. However crosses and stone sculpture, and perhaps also the tower, are tenth-eleventh century.
History of the Priory
view on the National Monuments Record (COFLEIN)
view on the Church Heritage Cymru website
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Artworks at this site:
| The Ascended Christ, Christ with Children and the Miracle of the Loaves and the Fishes firm/studio: possibly Burlison & Grylls 1912 Church of St Seiriol, Penmon, Angleseyeast wall of chancel | |
| Virgin and Child, St Elizabeth and St John the Baptist firm/studio: Luxford Studios 1954 Church of St Seiriol, Penmon, Angleseysouth wall of the chancel | |
| The Risen Christ Appearing to St Mary Magdalene firm/studio: Celtic Studios 1984 Church of St Seiriol, Penmon, Angleseynorth wall of chancel | |
| Christ Calming the Storm with St Seiriol and St Cybi artist: Frederick W. Cole 1969 Church of St Seiriol, Penmon, Angleseynorth wall of the chancel |
Photo © Martin Crampin
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