St Cein's Church
Llangeinor, Bridgend, CF32 8RX
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Sunday 2nd and 9th: Eucharist is at 11.15am. Refreshments from 12.30pm – 4pm
Sat, 01 JunSt Ceinwyr's Church01 Jun 2024, 11:00 – 13:00St Ceinwyr's Church, Bridgend CF32 8RX, UK
About
The medieval church of St Cein's or Ceinwyr's sits in an elevated position on the road which links the Garw and Ogmore Valleys.
The ancient church of St Cein Wyr (Cein the virgin, or fair) lies on a hilltop site above the Garw and Ogmore valleys at Llangeinor.
Ceinwyr’s name appears in many forms.
St Ceinwr’s Church is considered the most likely location of the grave and holy well of the saint, due to its proximity to Cornwall and her nephew, Cadog, whose church is close by in the Vale of Glamorgan.
Worship has been given at the site of the church for over 1500 years with the present church dating to the 12th century sometime around 1139.
The church, comprising nave, chancel and embattled west tower with south porch and chapel, was established 1180.
The grade II* medieval church of St Ceinwyr (also known as St Cein) sits in an elevated position on the road which links the Garw and Ogmore Valleys.
The site medieval in origin, although the present building is believed to have been founded in the 12th century after Norman expansion into the Vale of Glamorgan.
Most surviving medieval fabric probably dates from a 15th/16th century rebuilding.
A major restoration by G Halliday (Llandaff Diocesan Architect) in 1894 is responsible for much of the present appearance of the church, which was paid for by Miss Olive Talbot of Margam.
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Level access to the main areas. Ramp or level access available on request.
Carpark at church.
Closest bus station is Green Meadow on the A4064