Open Doors - St. Edwen's Church, Llanedwen

After arriving at a crossroads known locally as Ffingar (finger – a strip of land), about half a mile down the A4080 from Plas Newydd towards Brynsiencyn, turn left towards Plas Coch and Moel-y-Don where a famous and fierce battle took place in 1282 between Edward I’s men and those of Llywelyn ein Llyw Olaf, Prince of Wales.

No roars of battle these days, and the only sound to disturb the peace here now is that of the main road’s steady stream of traffic. As you travel onwards along the lane, even this gradually dies down and in no time at all St. Edwen’s Church will come into view on your left, located in a spectacular location on the banks of Afon Menai and looking out towards Y Felinheli and the mountains of Eryri on the mainland.

The first church established here was in 640 by Santes Edwen, but the present structure was built in 1856 and designed by Henry Kennedy, Bangor Diocese’s architect at the time. It stands on land belonging to the Plas Newydd estate, home to the family of the Marquess of Anglesey since 1812 and is now owned by the National Trust. 

The church is a Grade II listed building and one of its many interesting features is the fact it is one of the few churches in regular use in Wales that is lit entirely by candles.   

Address - St. Edwen, Llanedwen, Anglesey, LL61 6EZ. 
SH 517 684     

The church is situated about 1 mile down a lane leading off the A4080, about 2 miles south of Llanfairpwllgwyngyll. 

Wheelchair access via short ramp on request.  

The church will be open and stewarded on Saturday 14 September between 11am and 4pm.