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Church of St Seiriol, Penmon, Anglesey

Diocese of Bangor 

Site of cell of St Seiriol, established in the sixth century. Subsequent church burnt by Danes in 971. The present church dates back to the twelfth century, and was refounded as an Augustinian priory under Basingwerk Abbey in about 1220. However crosses and stone sculpture, and perhaps also the tower, are tenth-eleventh century.

History of the Priory

view on the National Monuments Record (Coflein)

view on the Church Heritage Cymru website

	The Ascended Christ, Christ with Children and the Miracle of the Loaves and the Fishes firm/studio: possibly Burlison & Grylls 1912 Church of St Seiriol, Penmon, Anglesey east wall of chancel
	Virgin and Child, St Elizabeth and St John the Baptist firm/studio: Luxford Studios 1954 Church of St Seiriol, Penmon, Anglesey south wall of the chancel
	Christ Calming the Storm with St Seiriol and St Cybi artist: Frederick W. Cole 1969 Church of St Seiriol, Penmon, Anglesey north wall of the chancel
	St Christopher and St Seiriol artist: David Evans about 1855, with fragments from the late fifteenth century Church of St Seiriol, Penmon, Anglesey east wall of the south transept
	St Catherine and a Bishop artist: David Evans about 1855 Church of St Seiriol, Penmon, Anglesey east wall of the north transept

Photo © Martin Crampin

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