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Llanfihangel Cwmdu With Bwlch And Cathedine

St Michael and All Angels' Church, Cwmdu

Llanfihangel Cwmdu With Bwlch And Cathedine

St Michael and All Angels' Church, Cwmdu

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St Michael and All Angels' Church, Cwmdu

Name: St Michael and All Angels' Church, Cwmdu
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Location: Llanfihangel Cwmdu With Bwlch And Cathedine, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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1. Cefn Moel – Mynydd Llangorse Summit loop from Bwlch

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2. River Usk – Llangynidr Bridge loop from Tretower

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3. Mynydd Llangorse Trig Point – Cwmdu Village loop from Cwmdu

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490m

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DirkWi

July 9, 2023

The oldest part of this church dates from the early 15th century, but due to its abysmal condition, the entire church, except for the tower, had to be completely demolished and rebuilt in 1830-1831.
The use of clear glass for the windows gives the inside a remarkably bright and airy impression.
The church contains an early 19th century English organ.
The cemetery contains the yew trees so often seen in England and Ireland, which in Celtic-biblical tradition are seen as a symbol of death and rebirth, forming the gateway to the world of spirits.
However, only a few graves remain in the cemetery; most were removed in the 1980s for safety reasons.
In the northern part of the cemetery you will still find the grave of Revd. Thomas Price, historian and important man of letters in his time. He was also an archaeologist, botanist, harpist and campaigner for the Welsh language and culture.

Because the church has very good acoustics, it is suitable for concerts, four of which are organized annually (May to September).

Source: catwg.org.uk/churches/cwmdu

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St Michael and All Angels' Church, Cwmdu

1. Cefn Moel – Mynydd Llangorse Summit loop from Bwlch

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3. Mynydd Llangorse Trig Point – Cwmdu Village loop from Cwmdu

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