Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- 24 Ffordd Mela
Pwllheli, LL53 8BE
Gwynedd - Built
- 1101
- Listed status
- Grade I listed
Sources: Wikipedia, Wikidata Q17738004, OpenStreetMap, broenlli.com/en/be_church/st-hywyns
Before visiting St Hywyn
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.
Check the church’s website →About St Hywyn
St Hywyn is an active Church of England parish church at 24 Ffordd Mela, Pwllheli, Gwynedd. The Grade I listed church is also associated with poet R. S. Thomas, who served as its minister between 1967 and 1978. A display inside explores his work and life.
The site began as an early Christian community founded by the Breton-born Welsh saint Hywyn, probably between the fifth and seventh centuries. The surviving building dates mainly from the twelfth century onwards and has two parallel naves from different periods. Rubble masonry, slate roofing and a bellcote form the exterior, while the interior includes a hammerbeam roof and a fifteenth-century arcade. The church once served pilgrims travelling by sea to Bardsey Abbey. After falling into ruin, it was returned to use following restoration completed in 1868, with further repairs undertaken during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Two ancient carved stones commemorate the priests Veracius and Senacus.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
Where is St Hywyn?⌄
St Hywyn is at 24 Ffordd Mela, Pwllheli, Gwynedd, LL53 8BE.
What denomination is St Hywyn?⌄
St Hywyn in Pwllheli belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the St Hywyn building?⌄
The building dates from 1101. It is on the statutory register as a Grade I listed building.
How do I contact St Hywyn?⌄
You can reach St Hywyn through its website at broenlli.com/en/be_church/st-hywyns.
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