Heritage Plaques
- Structures
Vaynor
Church - 1870
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The
original Vaynor Church was built in 874 or 714 but was burnt down during the
battle of Maesvaynor which took place in 1291, the church replacing this very
early one became dilapidated by 1867 and the Crawshays had a new church built which
was completed in 1870. The church is dedicated to St Gwynno.
One of the most remarkable memorials in Vaynor Churchyard is the grave of Robert Thompson Crawshay, known as the ‘Iron King’. It is a slab of stone of immense size, said to weigh 10 tons. He famously had the inscription ‘God forgive me’ on his grave.
One of the most remarkable memorials in Vaynor Churchyard is the grave of Robert Thompson Crawshay, known as the ‘Iron King’. It is a slab of stone of immense size, said to weigh 10 tons. He famously had the inscription ‘God forgive me’ on his grave.
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