St Padarn's Church, Llanberis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Padarn’s Church, Llanberis |
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St Padarn's Church
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| OS grid reference | SH 577600 |
| Location | Llanberis, Gwynedd |
| Country | Wales |
| Denomination | Church in Wales |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Dedication | St Padarn |
| Dedicated | 24 June 1885 |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed building |
| Designated | 28 May 1999 |
| Architect(s) | Arthur Baker |
| Years built | 1884–1885 |
| Construction cost | £5,455 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 120 feet (37 m) |
| Nave width | 25 feet (7.6 m) |
| Height | 37 feet (11 m) |
| Spire height | 96 feet (29 m) |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Bro Eryri |
| Deanery | Synod Bangor |
| Archdeaconry | Bangor |
| Diocese | Diocese of Bangor |
Saint Padarn's Church is a church located in Llanberis, Wales. It belongs to the Church in Wales, which is part of the worldwide Anglican Christian community.
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Why Was St Padarn's Church Built?
Llanberis grew quite a bit, and the old church, St Peris, was too far away for everyone. So, a new church was needed right in the town.
Who Helped Build the Church?
The first stone for the new church was placed on January 3, 1884, by Captain N.P. Stewart. The money for building the church came from the Assheton Smith family. They owned the Dinorwic Quarry, where a lot of slate was dug up nearby.
The church was designed by an architect named Arthur Baker. He used local stone for the walls and red stone from quarries in Runcorn for the decorations. Building the church cost about £5,455 back then. It was officially opened on June 24, 1885.
How Did the Church Grow?
Later, in 1914, another architect named Harold Hughes made the church bigger. He added a special area called the Lady Chapel on the north side and finished the main part of the church, called the nave.
What Is a Parish Church?
St Padarn's Church is a parish church. This means it serves a specific local area or community. It is part of a larger group of churches called the Bro Eryri parish.
Other Churches in the Parish
The Bro Eryri parish includes several other churches:
- Christ Church, Deiniolen
- St Deiniol's Church, Llanddeiniolen
- St Helen's Church, Penisarwaun
- St Michael's Church, Llanrug
- St Peris's Church, Nant Peris
What Kind of Organ Does the Church Have?
Inside the church, there is a pipe organ built in 1921 by J. W. Walker & Sons Ltd. This organ has two keyboards for playing with hands and pedals for playing with feet. It has 7 "stops," which are like different sets of pipes that make various sounds. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
