Diameter: 13.75" Bell 1 of 2
Founded by Unidentified (blank)
Dove Bell ID: 56891 Tower ID: 21724 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Llancillo: St Peter
Overview
Grid reference: SO 366 255
A small and simple Norman stone church behind a Jacobean façade, in a remote rural setting. The earliest known archaeological evidence of a church here dates to the period of the Norman Conquest of Wales, with the chancel being of the late 11th or early 12th century. The nave has raised copings and a gabled west belcote. There is no west window, and the north wall is pierced only by a single 2-light square-headed window, which looks to be of the late 19th century. The much lower chancel had a wooden moulded segmental headed doorway in the south wall, now blocked up. There is a 19th-century 2-light window in the north wall, and a deeply recessed Norman east window with semi-circular head, similar window to north wall of chancel but with a pointed head, perhaps 13th-century.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Nave with south porch and chancel.
Dimensions:
Nave approx 11m (39 ft) x 4m (13’6ft).
Footprint of Church buildings: 116 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The origins of the name and estate of Llancillo may date back to the 7th century, but the earliest known archaeological evidence for the church and its environs date to the period of the Norman Conquest of Wales, when the territory was occupied by Walter de Lacy.
The chancel of the church is probably of the late 11th or early 12th century (chancel windows), remodelled in the 13th century. The rest of the church would appear to have been substantially rebuilt in the early 17th century, with a south porch added.
Exterior Description
The nave has raised copings and a gabled west belcote. There is no west window, and the north wall is pierced only by a single 2-light square-headed window, which looks to be of the late 19th century, in other words the wall may have been blind. There is a string-course at the west end which stops after one bay, suggesting a rebuild of the eastern part of the wall.
The south wall has a 2-light 19th-century window with square head and lights to the left and a 3-light window with rectangular frame but pointed lights, probably 17th-century, to the right of the porch. This is gabled with 4-centred arched head and chamfered jambs and a similar inner doorway. The jambs have incised marks including a simple scratch dial. The porch has a simple slit opening in each side wall. Arch-braced tunnel-vault boarded ceiling.
The much lower chancel had a wooden moulded segmental headed doorway in the south wall, now blocked up. There is a 19th-century 2-light window in the north wall, and a deeply recessed Norman east window with semi-circular head, similar window to north wall of chancel but with a pointed head, perhaps 13th-century.
Building Fabric and Features
Stained Glass
1900
East window. Christ in Glory, dedicated in memory of Joseph Wheatley of Llancillo Hall
Building Materials
Sandstone
Sandstone rubble
Tufa
Dressings and quoins
Welsh Slate
Roof
Interior
Interior Description
The interior is quite plain, with exposed stone walls and simple arch-braced roof with tie-beams in the nave and a boarded roof in the chancel with brattished wall-plate; stone-flagged floors with some boarding where the pews presumably were and 17th and 18th-century ledger slabs along the middle.
The chancel arch is pointed of two chamfered orders which die into the walls, probably late 19th-century. The east and north chancel windows have splayed reveals and stepped cills.
There are several items of interest, including the 17th-century pulpit and choir stalls of perhaps the same date. Far older, perhaps 13th-century like the simple font is a primitive “dug-out” wooden chest against the south wall of the chancel. There are slate headstones attached to the walls with iron clamps, and several wall tablets.
Fixtures and fittings
Altar
17th Century
Oak table with turned legs
Pulpit
1632
Oak, tall and richly carved woth arabesque panels, dated 1632 but also carved with IG 1745
Font (object)
13th Century
Octagonal chamfered bowl
Organ (object)
Harmonium, repaired 1974
Rail
Late 19th Century
Oak, plain
Painting
Oil painting in gilded frame
Bells
Diameter: 14.5" Bell 2 of 2
Founded by Evan II & William Evans 1725
Dove Bell ID: 56892 Tower ID: 21724 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SO 366 255
Burial and War Grave Information
It is unknown whether the building is consecrated.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has war graves.
National Heritage record for England designations
There are no records of National Heritage assets within the curtilage of this site.
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
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There are no records of Ancient, Veteran or Notable Trees within the curtilage of this site.
Renewables
| Renewable | Installed |
|---|---|
| Solar PV Panels | No |
| Solar Thermal Panels | No |
| Biomass | No |
| Wind Turbine | No |
| Air Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ev Charging | No |
Species summary
There are no records of species within the curtilage of this site.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
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'Seek advice' Species
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To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
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