ST BEUNO'S CHURCH, CLYNNOG FAWR
Site Details
- NPRN
- 43699
- Map Reference
- SH44NW
- Grid Reference
- SH41454970
- Unitary (Local) Authority
- Gwynedd
- Old County
- Caernarfonshire
- Community
- Clynnog
- Type of Site
- CHURCH
- Broad Class
- Religious, Ritual and Funerary
- Period
- Medieval;Post Medieval
Site Description
The eastern crossing of St Beuno's Church, Clynnog Fawr was erected in c1480-1486, the nave extended to the west some 20 years later, and the west tower and a 2-storey vestry added in the early 16th century. The church has been restored at various times, including:1848-56, 1913, 1924, 1926-8 and 1940. It has a spacious interior with whitewashed walls. Fittings include a rood screen of 1531, painted with guilloche pattern and lettering, a panelled octagonal pulpit of c1700, and fine c1500 choir stalls to the chancel.
Sources: CADW listed buildings database; RCAHMW Wallpaintings database.
RCAHMW 6 November 2007.
