Very quiet just the birds and sheep and the occasional Llangfair railway train whistle in the distance, nice to have a walk around a church hidden away, church wasn't open when I visited would have loved to have had a look inside
Eliot Collins306 days ago
The Church of St Cynyw in Llangyniew, Powys is a late medieval structure on the site of a much earlier church. The little whitewashed church sits surrounded by seven ancient yews in a raised, oval-shaped churchyard. The location, as well as the dedication to a little-known, 6th century Welsh Saint point towards a pre-Norman foundation, but the earliest recorded evidence dates from 1254. The current building was built between 1450 and 1500. The late 15th century label is based on the rustic timber porch and doorway, the Perpendicular Gothic east window, the font and screen. The screen is a particularly well preserved element, substantially complete apart from the loss of the original rood loft. Some posts were turned into pendants in the 19th century, but the Perpendicular filigree carvings are largely intact. The church retains its post-medieval plaster interior and barrel ceiling as St Cynyw's escaped the zeal of 19th century "restoration" with only a few alterations. These include the pews and west gallery. The stenciling above the east window and along the top of the nave walls are a Victorian addition. The altar and sanctuary received to most Victorian attention. The Gothic revival reredos are late 19th century and the faded wall paintings that flank the east window, depicting the Incarnation and Resurrection, commemorate two Victorian rectors. Both stained glass windows were added in the early 20th century. Large, gravel car park nearby. Visibility getting back on to the lane isn't great.
Diana humphreys1 year ago
Why on earth is the Church locked on a Saturday afternoon? Who is going to go to the trouble of finding this remote and beautiful place just to rob or vandalise it? This is God's house and should be open so Gods people can pray or sit and absorb the silence if they choose. The superb and ancient porch is full of tat, plastic bottles, extension leads, a scruffy tree thing with bits hanging off it. The lovely yew trees and interesting graves warrant 5 stars but the church itself is very disappointing. I attend an even older Church on the banks of the Yyrnwy just into Shropshire, the brasses are replaced with a simple wooden cross and it is open 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week. There is absolutely no reason to keep these historic religious buildings closed! They should belong to all of us
The little whitewashed church sits surrounded by seven ancient yews in a raised, oval-shaped churchyard. The location, as well as the dedication to a little-known, 6th century Welsh Saint point towards a pre-Norman foundation, but the earliest recorded evidence dates from 1254.
The current building was built between 1450 and 1500. The late 15th century label is based on the rustic timber porch and doorway, the Perpendicular Gothic east window, the font and screen. The screen is a particularly well preserved element, substantially complete apart from the loss of the original rood loft. Some posts were turned into pendants in the 19th century, but the Perpendicular filigree carvings are largely intact.
The church retains its post-medieval plaster interior and barrel ceiling as St Cynyw's escaped the zeal of 19th century "restoration" with only a few alterations. These include the pews and west gallery. The stenciling above the east window and along the top of the nave walls are a Victorian addition.
The altar and sanctuary received to most Victorian attention. The Gothic revival reredos are late 19th century and the faded wall paintings that flank the east window, depicting the Incarnation and Resurrection, commemorate two Victorian rectors. Both stained glass windows were added in the early 20th century.
Large, gravel car park nearby. Visibility getting back on to the lane isn't great.
This is God's house and should be open so Gods people can pray or sit and absorb the silence if they choose.
The superb and ancient porch is full of tat, plastic bottles, extension leads, a scruffy tree thing with bits hanging off it. The lovely yew trees and interesting graves warrant 5 stars but the church itself is very disappointing.
I attend an even older Church on the banks of the Yyrnwy just into Shropshire, the brasses are replaced with a simple wooden cross and it is open 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week.
There is absolutely no reason to keep these historic religious buildings closed! They should belong to all of us