RSPB South Stack Cliffs reserve

Mar 9, 2015

Prince of Wales' concern for footsore wife


When Prince Llywelyn Fawr and his wife Siwan stayed at their home near Llanrwst, Christian worship involved a steep walk to the local church and back. To save her ...

being tired out each time, he had a new church built at Trefriw c.1230 - in a much more accessible location at the bottom of the valley. It was rebuilt in the 15th and 16th centuries. Buried outside is a renowned Welsh bard who came from a poor family of tenant farmers but luckily got a basic education in the church school. For more on these stories, scan the HistoryPoints QR codes on the gates of St Mary's Church, Trefriw. Or click here. Our information about the original upland church at Llanrhychwyn - still used for occasional services - is here