St Cwyllog's Church, Llangwyllog

St Cwyllog’s Church stands in a quiet field near the small village of Llangwyllog on Anglesey. Built mainly of rough stone with large boulder corners, its slate roof slopes over a single long room. The nave and chancel share the same space, and at the west end a smaller annexe was added in the 16th century. A single bell dated 1661 hangs in a small bellcote above the west gable. The main entrance is a pointed doorway in the north wall, framed by square stonework from the late 15th century. The church is worth the journey because it carries layers of history from six different centuries. Parts of the walls may date from around 1200, while the east window and north doorway belong to the late 15th century. In the 18th century the interior was refitted, leaving a rare three-decker pulpit with reading desk dated 1769. Three silver chalices survive from the 16th century, one of whose lids was returned in 2010 after being recognised by its silversmith’s mark. Inside, the nave holds plain open benches and two box pews, one from the 18th century and one from the 19th. The stone font, carved in the 13th century, carries leaf and knotwork patterns, though one-third of the decoration was never finished. The east window contains stained glass by Henry Holiday added in 1882, while the annexe at the west end still shows its original 16th-century fireplace. The whole building remains in use for services on the third Sunday of each month.