St Iestyn's Church, Llaniestyn
St Iestyn's Church, Llaniestyn is a medieval church in Llaniestyn, Anglesey, in Wales. A church is said to have been founded here by St Iestyn in the 7th century, with the earliest parts of the present building dating from the 12th century. The church was extended in the 14th century, with further changes over the coming years. It contains a 12th-century font and a 14th-century memorial stone to Iestyn, from the same workshop as the stone to St Pabo at St Pabo's Church, Llanbabo.
| St Iestyn's Church, Llaniestyn | |
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St Iestyn's Church, with the south transept (left) and east window (right) | |
St Iestyn's Church, Llaniestyn Location in Anglesey | |
| 53.294409°N 4.124471°W | |
| OS grid reference | SH 585 796 |
| Location | Llaniestyn, Anglesey |
| Country | Wales |
| Denomination | Church in Wales |
| History | |
| Status | Church |
| Founded | Unknown, but possibly 7th century; earliest part of building is from the 12th century |
| Founder(s) | St Iestyn |
| Dedication | St Iestyn |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* |
| Designated | 30 January 1968 |
| Style | Medieval |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 38 ft 3 in (11.7 m) |
| Width | 15 ft 6 in (4.7 m) |
| Other dimensions | South transept: 18 by 15 feet (5.5 by 4.6 m) |
| Materials | Rubble masonry |
| Administration | |
| Province | Province of Wales |
| Diocese | Diocese of Bangor |
| Archdeaconry | Bangor |
| Deanery | Tindaethwy |
| Parish | Beaumaris with Llanddona and Llaniestyn |
| Clergy | |
| Rector | Neil Fairlamb |
The church is still in use, as part of the Church in Wales, and is one of seven churches in a combined parish. It is a Grade II* listed building, a national designation given to "particularly important buildings of more than special interest", because of its age and retention of many original features, including the Iestyn effigy.