Church of Mary the Virgin - Capel-Y-Ffin, Wales, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 51° 58.629 W 003° 05.181
30U E 494069 N 5758500
Church in Wales Church in the small hamlet of Capel-Y-Ffin near the English-Welsh border in Powys, Wales.
Waymark Code: WMA5HR
Location: South Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/20/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member silverquill
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This small church (only 26 by 13 feet) is located in Capel-Y-Ffin meaning "chapel of the boundary" due to it location near the border of Monmouthshire in Wales and Herefordshire in England. The church was built in was built in 1762, replacing an earlier 15th century structure. The small porch at the entrance was added 1817.

The church yard has many very old yew trees and about 50 visible graves.

The church is open during daylight hours. Beware of the church cat, he is extremely friendly and will try to steal your heart.
Name of church or churchyard: Church of Mary the Virgin

Approximate Size: Small (11-50)

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