Marble Church Bodelwyddan Opening Times
St margaret s church nicknamed the marble church bodelwyddan is a decorated gothic style parish church in the lower vale of clwyd in denbighshire wales and is visible for many miles because its spire rises to 202 feet.
Marble church bodelwyddan opening times. Edward 1 built a church at rhuddlan on its present site in 1301. View all hotels near st. Passed by the marble church many times over the years while making my way to llandudno but this time on the way home i decided to visit so glad i did what a lovely church to visit can recommend it to anyone. 0 83 km warner leisure hotels bodelwyddan castle historic hotel 1 02 km the faenol fawr country hotel leisure club 5 63 km berwyn guest house 5 94 km tan yr onnen 5 59 km the cove guest house.
The church was erected by lady willoughby de broke in memory of her husband henry peyto verney 16th baron willoughby de broke. Margaret s church on tripadvisor. 2 weeks ago details accessibility. The marble church st margaret s church bodelwyddan is a prominent landmark in the lower vale of clwyd in denbighshire wales and is visible for many miles.
The church was erected by lady margaret willoughby de broke daughter of sir john williams of nearby bodelwyddan castle in memory of. Marble church bodelwyddan denbighshire. It lies just off the a55 trunk road. Due to the different types of marble used during construction of the church it is now commonly known as the marble church.
The marble church was built by lady margaret in memory of her late husband sir henry peyto willoughby de. When it was first built the church was often referred to as the pearl of the vale. 6 metres bodelwyddan village denbighshire. St margaret s church bodelwyddan marble church welcome to st margaret s website.
Some of the 13th century church remains having been added to in subsequent centuries. Marble church bodelwyddan denbighshire view on map updated. Always check with the venue directly for up to date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change. Always check with the venue directly for up to date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change.
The earlier church having been demolished to make way for his castle. Access is easy via a gently sloping ramp at the west door. 17th century wall paintings giving biblical quotations in welsh which makes them quite unique in wales. Open daily from 09 30 to 16 30 throughout the year except for december 25th to january 6th.