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St Garmon’s Church, Llanarmon Mynydd Mawr |
Vicar The Rev’d Edward Yendall Tel: 01691 780660 |
Assistant Curate The Rev’d Judith Prust |
St Garmon’s Church is set in a remote location two miles north-east of what was it’s mother church at Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant.
Llanarmon Mynydd Mawr parish (not to be confused with the parish of Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog over the hill 5 miles to the north) is a small sparsely populated community on the north slopes of the Tanat valley in the foothills of the Berwyn mountains. The church itself lies at the end of a cul-de-sac next to a farm tucked into the hillside. There is a Presbyterian chapel elsewhere in the parish, but no community facilities apart from an old schoolroom next to the churchyard which is used once a year for Harvest Supper. The parish measures about 2 miles square, mostly mountain pasture, and has a population of about 40.
WORSHIP
1st Sunday in the month - 11.15am Morning Prayer
3rd Sunday in the month - 11.15am Holy Communion
Tea, coffee and biscuits are served after the services and the time of fellowship is much appreciated
The services are usually in English but there is a Harvest service in Welsh.
The church is locked during the week but the key can usually be obtained from the farm nearby.
The dedication and location point to an early medieval origin. There is a reference dated 1317 to a curate of Llanarmon. Victorian restoration in 1885/6 by W.H.Spaull of Oswestry has left a structure whose architectural features are all 19th century. However the walls may be earlier and the churchyard appears unaltered, D-shaped abutting a stream. The church consists of a single cell for nave and chancel with a south porch and a vestry at the north east corner. The church is situated at an elevation of 950 ft with magnificent views across the Tanat valley towards the south.
Last updated 19th November 2007.