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: WMA5HM
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/20/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Marine Biologist
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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 is open during daylight hours. Beware of the church cat, he is extremely friendly and will try to steal your heart.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1762

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 - 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: 2:30 PM

Street address of Church:
Capel-Y-Ffin, Powys, Wales United Kingdom


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

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