St Eilian's C14th shrine chapel connected to the C15th chancel of his church at Llaneilian, Anglesey, by a passage dated 1614.

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St Eilian's shrine chapel connected to the chancel of his church at Llaneilian, Anglesey. Chapel late C14th, chancel rebuilt late C15th, connecting passage dated 1614. St Eilian's shrine was used in conjunction with his holy well to bring about cures and to bless the crops & livestock of local farmers, especially on the eve of his 13 January feast day.

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Size: 5669px × 4207px
Location: St Eilian's Church, Llaneilian, Amlwch, Isle of Anglesey, Wales, UK
Photo credit: © Mick Sharp / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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