St.Tudno's Church - The Great Orme - Llandudno, Wales.
N 53° 20.224 W 003° 50.959
30U E 443447 N 5910103
St Tudno's Church dates from the early medieval period, but the majority of the church is 15th century. St Tudno a 'Church in Wales' denomination continues to serve the community of Llandudno, North Wales.
Waymark Code: WMWCX3
Location: North Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/15/2017
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St. Tudno founded a church on the Great Orme in the sixth century but no trace of the original building remains. The present church built in his memory, built in the 12th century, enlarged in the 15th century. In 1839 the roof was damaged by a severe storm and it was decided not to repair the church but to build a new church nearer Llandudno.
From the Church Website:
"The oldest part of the present building is the north wall of the nave, which dates from the 12th century. The font dates back to the 12th century and fixed to the south wall are two fine old stone coffin lids, which date back to the 13th century. On either side of the east window are painted tablets with the Lord's Prayer, the Creed and the Ten Commandments in the Welsh language.
St. Tudno’s Church was neglected until 1855 when an appeal was made for £100 to repair the roof and Mr. W.H. Reece of Birmingham and Plas Tudno, Llandudno, "gratefully resolved to restore the church at his sole cost as a thank offering for Divine Goodness". The repair work began on St. Tudno’s day and the church was re-opened for public service on St. Luke’s day (18th October) 1855." (
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From a booklet available in the church:
"In the sixth century the young Tudno (pronounced “Tidno”) entered the monastery of Bangor is Coed, near Chester, which was renowned for its learning, patriotism and missionary zeal. In faith, Tudno then came to the ancient rock of the Great Orme and climbed the steep paths of the windswept headland to bring to the little round stone huts the message of Christianity.
St. Tudno’s Church, on the Great Orme, is an emblem in stone of the witness of men down the ages to the faith first brought to this part by Tudno, Saint and Confessor.
St. Tudno is now the patron saint of Llandudno and his feast day is celebrated on 5th June." Text Source: Extract from T.F. Wynne's booklet St. Tudno and St. Tudno’s Church, available from the church.