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St Dwynwen's Church in Newborough, Gwynedd
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Key facts

Denomination
Church of England
Address
Newborough
Gwynedd
Listed status
Scheduled monument

Sources: Wikipedia, Wikidata Q7592986

Before visiting St Dwynwen's Church

Service times are not recorded in this listing. We cannot confirm when the next service takes place or whether the building opens outside worship hours.

We do not have confirmed information here about step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support or supervised children’s groups. If these matter for your visit, ask the church about the specific service you plan to attend.

No direct contact details are recorded. Use the linked sources above or the wider local directory to continue your search.

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About St Dwynwen's Church

St Dwynwen’s Church is a ruined Church of England site on Ynys Llanddwyn, a tidal island near Newborough in Gwynedd. The island is usually joined to Anglesey but can be cut off by high water. The church survives as a scheduled monument within the Newborough Warren National Nature Reserve, an area noted for its dunes and varied geology.

The remains are associated with Saint Dwynwen, the Welsh patron saint of lovers, whose feast falls on 25 January. The church dates from the fifth century and has an uncommon cross-shaped plan for a building in this part of Wales. Archaeological investigations took place in 2011 and 2021. During the later excavation, evidence of structures predating the visible ruins was found beneath the site.

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Frequently asked questions

What denomination is St Dwynwen's Church?

St Dwynwen's Church in Newborough belongs to the Church of England tradition.

How old is the St Dwynwen's Church building?

It is on the statutory register as a scheduled monument.

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