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St Tysilio's Church
Country	Wales, United Kingdom
Denomination	Church in Wales
Architecture
Heritage designation	Grade II*
Designated	14 February 1967
Architectural type	Church
Style	Medieval

St Tysilio's Church is a medieval church in the village of Menai Bridge, Anglesey, Wales. The current building dates from the early 15th century and underwent renovations in the 19th century. It was designated as a Grade II* listed building on 14 February 1967.

History and location

Located on Church Island near Menai Bridge, St Tysilio's Church is dedicated to Saint Tysilio, who was renowned for establishing a sanctuary on Ynys Suliau (also known as Ynys Tysilio). The current structure most likely dates to the early 15th century, with some renovations made in the 19th century. It was designated as a Grade II* listed building on 14 February 1967. There are a some World War One graves located in the church yard.

Welsh war poet and dramatist Sir Albert Evans-Jones (Bardic name Cynan) (1895–1970) is buried in the churchyard.

References

1. "Church of St. Tysilio, Menai Bridge". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 15 April 2016.
2. "Llandysilio (Ss. Tysilio and Mary) Churchyard | Cemetery Details".

External links

• Artworks at St Tysilio's Church, Menai Bridge

53°13′21″N 4°10′17″W / 53.2224°N 4.1713°W / 53.2224; -4.1713

• Grade II* listed churches in Anglesey
• 15th-century church buildings in Wales