List of churches in Anglesey facts for kids

Anglesey is an island off the coast of Wales, and it's home to many interesting churches! These churches are special buildings where people gather for worship and community events. Anglesey has a lot of churches for its size, with about 169 to 200 active churches for around 69,700 people. This means there's roughly one church for every 350 to 400 people living on the island.

Exploring Anglesey's Active Churches

Churches in Anglesey belong to different Christian groups, like the Church in Wales, Presbyterian Church of Wales, Baptist Union of Wales, Methodist Church, and Roman Catholic Church. Many of these churches have been around for a very long time, some even since medieval times!

Ancient and Historic Churches

Many churches in Anglesey have a long history, dating back hundreds or even over a thousand years. These older churches often have unique stories and architecture.

• St Beuno, Aberffraw: This church in Aberffraw is very old, founded in ancient times. It's dedicated to Beuno, a Welsh saint.
• St Cwyfan, Llangwyfan: Sometimes called "the church in the sea," this medieval church is on a tiny island called Cribinau. It's dedicated to Kevin of Glendalough.
• St Eleth, Amlwch: Located in Amlwch, this church is also ancient, though it was rebuilt around 1800. It's named after Elaeth.
• SS Mary & Nicholas, Beaumaris: This medieval church in Beaumaris is dedicated to Mary and Nicholas. It's a beautiful historic building.
• St Edern, Bodedern: Another ancient church, found in Bodedern, is dedicated to Edern ap Nudd.
• St Twrog, Bodwrog: This church, located in Bodwrog near Bodffordd, has parts that date back to around 1490. It's dedicated to Twrog.
• St Cadwaladr, Llangadwaladr: In Llangadwaladr near Bodorgan, this church is from medieval times.
• St Cybi, Holyhead: One of the oldest, this church in Holyhead was founded in 540 AD! The current building is from the 13th to 16th centuries. It's dedicated to Cybi.

Newer Churches and Chapels

While many churches are very old, some were built more recently, often in the 19th or 20th centuries. These newer buildings show how faith communities continued to grow and change over time.

• Our Lady Star of the Sea & St Winefride, Amlwch: This Roman Catholic church in Amlwch was built between 1932 and 1937. It's dedicated to Mary and Winefride.
• Holy Trinity, Bryngwran: Built between 1841 and 1842, this Church in Wales church in Bryngwran replaced older medieval churches.
• St David, Holyhead: This church in Holyhead was built in 1962. It's dedicated to David of Wales.
• St Mary Help of Christians, Holyhead: Another Roman Catholic church in Holyhead, built in 1860 and rebuilt in 1965.
• St Andrew, Benllech: In Benllech, this Church in Wales church was built in 1964.
• St Therese, Rhosneigr: This Roman Catholic church in Rhosneigr is dedicated to Thérèse of Lisieux.

Different Denominations

Anglesey's churches represent various Christian denominations, each with its own traditions and history.

• Presbyterian Churches: Many chapels, like Capel Uchaf in Aberffraw (1860) and Capel Bethesda in Amlwch (1777), belong to the Presbyterian Church. These chapels were often rebuilt over the years, showing their continued importance.
• Baptist Churches: You'll find Baptist chapels too, such as Capel Tabernacl in Bodedern (1826) and Capel Hebron in Holyhead (1862). The Baptist Union and Baptist Union GB are represented.
• Methodist Churches: The Methodist faith also has a presence, with churches like Amlwch English Methodist Church (1807) and Capel Maelog in Pencarnisiog (1823).
• Independent Churches: Some churches are "Independent," meaning they are self-governing. Examples include Capel Saron in Bodedern (1829) and Capel Noddfa in Holyhead (early 20th century).
• Roman Catholic Churches: Besides those mentioned, St Anne in Menai Bridge (1951) and St David in Cemaes are Roman Catholic churches.

Community and Dedication

Churches are often named after saints or important biblical places. Many are dedicated to Mary, or saints like Nicholas, Peter, or Michael. Other names, like Bethesda, Bethel, or Moriah, refer to places mentioned in the Bible. These names reflect the spiritual meaning and history of each place of worship.

Churches are important parts of their communities, providing places for people to come together, worship, and support each other. They often have long histories that are tied to the local area.

Images for kids

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  St Beuno's Church, Aberffraw

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  Capel Dothan, Ty Croes

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  St Cwyfan's Church, Llangwyfan

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  St Mary, Llangwyfan

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  St Eleth's Church, Amlwch

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  Our Lady Star of the Sea and St Winefride, Amlwch

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  Capel Bethesda, Amlwch

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  Capel Peniel, Amlwch Port

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  Capel Rehoboth, Burwen

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  SS Mary & Nicholas, Beaumaris

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  Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, Beaumaris

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  Capel y Drindod, Beaumaris

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  St Catherine's Church, Llanfaes

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  St Edern's Church, Bodedern

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  Capel Saron, Bodedern