COMMUNITY

The Church of St. Ffraid lies on the northern edge of the village of Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain, about 8 miles north of Welshpool

Situated to the south west of Oswestry just across the Welsh border in Powys, Llansantffraid is a village dominated by an agricultural works, “Wynnstay Farmers”. The village is linear and lies parallel to the disused railway. Over the last few years there has been building development. The village has a collection of pubs and restaurants, shops, a school (Aided), community centre, church and chapels. The village is renowned for its football pitch made famous by T.N.S. The community is generally rural and a number of caravan sites on the edges of the village promote tourism.

A fuller description of the church and its place in the community is given in its web site.

Services are also held on Saints Days and Festivals; these are advertised in the porch.
The church is normally open from 9am to 4pm daily.

St Ffraid’s has a strong team of Worship Leaders and 5 Pastoral Assistants

HISTORY

The church’s dedication to St Ffraid (otherwise known as St Bride or St Bridget), together with its location on the edge of the Cain valley, point to an early mediæval foundation.

The present church building would appear to have a 12^th century core that was extended in the 14^th century. The South Porch and the bell turret were added in the 17^th century and a North transept in the 18^th century. The exact sequence of the development of the church is, however, unclear.

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Last updated 19th November 2007.