St Mary's Church, Llannerch-y-medd

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St Mary's Church, Llannerch-y-medd
CountryWales, United Kingdom
Denomination Church in Wales
Architecture
Heritage designation Grade II
Designated5 December 1970
Architectural type Church
Style Medieval

St Mary's Church is a medieval church in the town of Llannerch-y-medd, Anglesey, Wales. St Mary's Church is dedicated to Saint Mary. The east doorway in the tower and other parts of the tower probably date to the 12th century. It was extensively rebuilt in 1850 by the architect Henry Kennedy of Bangor. It was designated a Grade II-listed building on 5 December 1970. [1]

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References

  1. "Church of St Mary, Llannerch-y-Medd". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 15 April 2016.

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Coordinates: 53°19′48″N4°22′39″W / 53.33003°N 4.37747°W / 53.33003; -4.37747