There has been a place of Christian worship on the near-circular Hirnant cemetery site since its foundation by St Illog in the 6^th century and Hirnant first appears in the record of Welsh parish churches in the 13^th century.

The original stone church was built in medieval times, but fell into decay in the 19^th century. In 1892 the building was almost completely restored using many fixtures (oak panelling, altar rails, windows and belfry) from the old church at Llanwddyn prior to its demolition.

Just over a century later, the church building was once more in a poor state of repair, but members of the local community decided to restore it and also convert it into a dual-purpose building for the inhabitants of Hirnant.

This work was completed in 1999, and the church building is now regularly used for community events and religious services. A charitable organisation known as Cymdeithas St Illog Hirnant Community is responsible for its management.

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Last updated 19th November 2007.