St Pabo's Church, Llanbabo
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St Pabo's Church, Llanbabo is a medieval church in Llanbabo, in Anglesey, North Wales. Much of the church dates to the 12th century, and it is regarded as a good example of a church of its period that has retained many aspects of its original fabric. The church houses a tombstone slab from the 14th century, depicting a king with crown and sceptre, bearing the name of Pabo Post Prydain, the reputed founder of the church. However, there is no evidence that Pabo, a 5th-century prince, lived in the area and the tradition that he founded the church has little supporting basis.
St Pabo's Church, Llanbabo | |
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Location in Anglesey | |
53.352899°N 4.438391°W / 53.352899; -4.438391 | |
OS grid reference | SH 378 867 |
Location | Llanbabo, Anglesey |
Country | Wales, United Kingdom |
Denomination | Church in Wales |
History | |
Status | Church |
Founded | 5th century (reputedly) 12th century (earliest parts of the building) |
Founder(s) | St Pabo (reputedly) |
Dedication | St Pabo |
Architecture | |
Functional status | Active (occasional services only) |
Heritage designation | Grade II* |
Designated | 12 May 1970 |
Style | Medieval |
Specifications | |
Length | 45 ft (13.7 m) |
Width | 14 ft 6 in (4.4 m) |
Materials | Rubble masonry, dressed with freestone |
Administration | |
Province | Province of Wales |
Diocese | Diocese of Bangor |
Archdeaconry | Bangor |
Deanery | Llifon and Talybolion |
Parish | Bodedern with Llanfaethlu |
Clergy | |
Vicar(s) | Vacant since September 2009[1] |
The church is still in use, as part of the Church in Wales, although services are only held here occasionally. It is a Grade II* listed building,[2] a designation given to "particularly important buildings of more than special interest",[3] because it is a medieval church that has been little altered.