St Benedict’s Church in Gyffin, Conwy
- Morgan Ditchburn
- Sep 23
- 1 min read
For #MedievalMonday, I popped down to Gyffin, to visit the beautiful St Benedict’s Church. This medieval parish church likely stands on the site of an earlier Christian place of worship. A stone church was built here in the 12th/early 13th century, following the traditional Welsh design of two square chambers divided by a rood screen.
The building was later extended after the construction of Edward I’s walled town on the former site of Aberconwy Abbey. It's an absolutely delightful place and cared for by some fabulous people who I met today.
The medieval painted ceiling is something to behold! Every time I see it, I’m in awe. Can you believe it was once covered in whitewash? Thankfully, in the 1850s, the whitewash was removed from the vaulted ceiling panels, revealing the beautiful 15th century paintings beneath.
If you get the chance, do pop down!
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