Llaneilian Church, Anglesey, showing St Eilian's C14th shrine chapel connected to the C15th chancel by a passage dated 1614. Churchyard cross-shaft.

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St Eilian's Church and C14th shrine chapel connected to chancel by a passage dated 1614. Nave & chancel rebuilt in C15th, S porch built early C16th. Remains of a churchyard cross stand on a drystone calvary of three steps. 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: 4235px × 5669px
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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