St Michael's - Churchyard - Llanmihangel, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales
N 51° 26.211 W 003° 28.018
30U E 467541 N 5698509
The Church of St Michael at Llanmihangel first mentioned in 1254. Is sparsely surrounded by ancient and modern graves. The churchyard is located in a wooded hollow, in the Hamlet of Llanmihangel, Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales.
Waymark Code: WMK0FG
Location: South Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/25/2014
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The surrounding graveyard is well looked after has many old graves as well as a magnificent old yew tree.
Some of the oldest grave slabs have been used for walling & footpaths, Including one stone dated 1591.
The practice of using grave slabs as footpaths, and flooring is common in this part of the world.
"Of all the churches in the Benefice, St Michael's at Llanmihangel has its own particular charm. It's a charm that is derived partly from the lonely location, with only a Tudor manor house and a few farms for company, and also from the fact that it relies solely on oil lamps and candles for lighting, being cut off from any kind of utility.
Again, like many churches in the parish, it dates back to the 13th century, while its dedication points to its having a Norman foundation. It has a large, simple font, stone benches in the porch, a harmonium for musical accompaniment, and a sense of peace and tranquillity that never seems to leave it. The church's registers go back to 1755 and it is also a Grade 2* listed building." Text Source: (visit link)
"The tower and belfrey houses a single bell dated 1636 and has the inscription “EXULTEMVS NOMEN DOMINI” – (Let Us Praise The Name of the Lord) and interesting and unusually feature in the Saddle Back Tower is the Dove Core above the belfry with nesting and perching holes constructed with in the internal face of the stone walls, there are also nesting and perching holes up the exterior of the tower as well. Another interesting feature is a wall stone from a stone grave slab/coffin with the inscription “Griffithe Grant deceased the x4 day of May Anno Domini 1591?. " Text Source: (visit link)
A full description of this church can be found in the book 'Medieval Churches of the Vale of Glamorgan' by Geoffrey Orrin, published by D. Brown.
Service times
10.00 am
1st Sunday
Holy Eucharist
2nd Sunday
Morning Prayer
3rd Sunday
Holy Eucharist
4th Sunday
Morning Prayer
5th Sunday
Morning Prayer
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 1/1/1254
Age of Church building determined by?: Church website
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Church in Wales - Episcopal - Anglican.
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 10:00 AM
Street address of Church:
St Michael and all Angels Church
Llanmihangel, Vale of Glamorgan Wales.
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
Name of church or churchyard: Church of St Michael at Llanmihangel.
Approximate Size: Small (11-50)
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