Church Of St Peter and St Illtyd

Easy access, and parking
Feb 7th, 2021

Built near a suspected Roman road, the Church of St Peter and St Illtyd in Llanhamlach has medieval origins. The current structure is largely a Victorian reconstruction. The porch to the north is lined with very large, very old grave slabs. There is a 15th century font and the sanctuary is home to a 14th century effigy and tomb. Painted onto the chancel walls are a host of angels. The Victorian artists stencilled on much of the work and then hand painted the finer detail. Inside, underneath what appears to be an older reredos on the south wall is an early Christian memorial stone from the 10th century. Called the Moridic Stone, it was found at the old Llanhamlach rectory where it was used as a window lintel. The stone is inscribed with "MOREDIC SUREXIT HUNC LAPIDEM", meaning "Moredic erected this stone". The stone also features two carved figures, whose identity is unknown. They may be Adam and Eve, or John the Baptist and Mary. Their identity can be speculated with the items carved around them. There is a small car park available for the church at the end of the little lane it resides on.
Apr 5th, 2020

Lovely little old church
Dec 5th, 2018