The area
The church is situated by itself on the South bank of the River Usk between the villages of Llangynidr and Talybont-on-Usk. The churchyard lies between the main road and the River Usk which forms its northern boundary. There are few churches so favoured in charm or situation, especially in the spring when the churchyard is a blaze with daffodils, bluebells and primroses.
The church
The church was founded around 500 AD and the present builldng dates from the 13th century. It was partly restored in 1878 but retains many original features. These include a large Royal Coat of Arms painted on the interior north wall in the 18th century to celebrate the restoration of the monarchy and the resumption of divine worship in the church, and the inscribed Llanddetty Stone, believed to be 9th century.
The churchyard is notable as the resting place of over 300 ex-servicemen who died in the 20th century of their war wounds at nearby Buckland Hall (which had a period as a military hospital and later a British Legion home – Crosfield House).
For a one-page summary of key points and features of interest to visitors – click here. For further detailed information on the church building, click here for the CPAT Brecknockshire Churches Survey page.
Churchwarden
Churchwarden –
Location
Situated just north of the B4558 road from Talybont-on-Usk to Llangynidr. 1.7 miles from Talybont. 1.3 miles from Llangynidr. Post code for SatNav – LD3 7YR
Members of Talybont Churches and Chapels had a great afternoon at Talybont Show
