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Llanallgo, IoA, Paradws Llanallgo (Presbyterian). SH 504 853. © Dave Westrap. Link.
Llananno, Powys, St. Anno. Another two views - 1, 2, and an interior view, showing the spectacular rood screen. All © John Bowdler. Link.
Llanarth, Ceredigion, St. David. SN 423 575. © Graeme Harvey. Two interior views - 1, 2, both © Mike Berrell (2011). The former (and derelict) Vronwen Chapel (Calvinistic Methodist, 1857), and the attractive slate inscribed stone. SN 426 576. Both © Mike Berrell (2011).
Llanarthne, Carmarthenshire, the Parish Church. SN 534 203. Saron Independent Chapel. Both
© Gerard Charmley (2011).
Llanasa, Flintshire, St. Asaph and St. Cynderyn. SJ 107 814. © Mike Berrell. Three further views, all © Steve Bulman - 1, 2, 3. Link. Former chapel, now in secular use. SJ 110 821. © Mike Berrell. Janet Gimber advises that this was Ebenezer Wesleyan Methodist.
Llanbadarn Fawr, Ceredigion, St. Padarn (CiW). From an old postcard (franked 1907), Steve Bulman's Collection. A modern view.
© Gerard Charmley. Capel Saron (Presbyterian, and also used by the Welsh Evangelicals) was built in 1842 as Calvinistic Methodist. © Gerard Charmley. Soar Independent Chapel. © Gerard Charmley.
Llanbadarn Fynydd, Powys, St. Padarn. Interior view. Both © John Bowdler. Link.
Llanbedr-Y-Cennin, Conwy, St. Peter. SH 760 696. Salem Chapel. SH 764 693. Both © Martin Briscoe.
Llanberis, Gwynedd, St. Padarn. SH 578 599. © Bill McKenzie. Link1. Link2. St. John Jones (R.C.). SH 577 604. © Dave Westrap.
Llanbeulan, Isle of Anglesey, St. Peulan, stands alone surrounded by fields. The unusual font is possibly pre-Norman. SH 373 754. Both © Tim Hollinghurst. Link.
Llanbister, Powys, St. Cynllo. Two further views - 1, 2, all © John Bowdler. Two interior views - 1, 2, both
© Gerard Charmley (2011). Link. Wesleyan Chapel. © Gerard Charmley (2011).
Llanblethian, Vale of Glamorgan, St. John the Baptist. Interior view. Both
© Gerard Charmley.
Llanboidy, Carmarthenshire, St. Brynach. SN 216 233.
Trinity Independent Chapel. SN 216 232. Both © Mike Berrell (2011).
Llanbradach, Caerphilly.

Llancarfan, Vale of Glamorgan, St. Cadoc. © David and Pat Halliday. Another view, an interior view, and wall-paintings, all
© Gerard Charmley (2011). Link. The former Bethlehem Baptist Chapel, which closed in 1981. © Gerard Charmley (2011).
Llancloudy, Herefordshire, Providence Chapel (Methodist), dating from 1840. © Eirian Evans. Another view. Note the removal of the notice boards - does this mean the church is no longer in use? © Gerard Charmley (2010).
Llancynfelyn, Ceredigion, Parish Church. © Gerard Charmley (2011).
Llandaff, Cardiff, the Cathedral and Parish Church of Sts. Peter & Paul, Dyfrig, Teilo & Euddogwy. From a undated postcard, collection of Mrs. Marion Allen. A 1930's view, from the Colin Waters Collection. A modern view.
© David Roberts. This family photo shows Canadian Gary Martin's grandfather, who was stationed in England for five years during WWII, standing in front of the severely damaged cathedral following a fire caused by bombing. Previously in the "Unknown" section, thanks to Tim Hollinghurst for identifying it. Link1. Link2. Gilgal Calvinistic Methodist Chapel. © Gerard Charmley. St. Michael's College Chapel (CiW). © Gerard Charmley.
Llandawke, Carmarthenshire, St. Oudoceus. Interior view. Both
© Peter Morgan (2011). Link.
Llanddeiniolen, Gwynedd, the chapel in St. Deiniol Cemetery. SH 545 659. © Dave Westrap. Link1. Link2.
Llanddeusant, Carmarthenshire, St. Simon and St. Jude. Interior view. SN 713 060. Both © Mike Berrell (2009). Carole Spackman has written a history of the church, and invited me to host it, which I'm delighted to be able to do, and it is available here.
Llanddew, Powys, St. David. SO 054 307. © Simon Atkin. Another view. © Eirian Evans. Link.
Llanddewi Brefi, Ceredigion, Sant Dewi (St. David). Interior view. SN 664 553. Bethlehem (1904). SN 662 554. Bethesda Calvinistic Methodist Chapel. SN 660 552. All © Mike Berrell. Another view of St. David. © Chris Emms (2009).
Llanddewi Ystradenni, Powys, St. David. SO 108 686. © Bruce Read.
Llanddowror, Carmarthenshire, the Parish Church. Tabernacle Chapel bears dates 1797, 1842 and 1934. Both © Peter Morgan (2011).
Llanddulas, Conwy, St. Cynbryd. SH 909 782. © Mike Berrell. An old postcard view, from Reg Dosell's Collection. Link1. Link2. St. Mary. SH 908 782. © Mike Berrell. Methodist Church (1951) on Minffordd Road. SH 905 781. © Mike Berrell.
Llandefaelog Church, CiW, near Brecon, Powys. SO 028 358. © Martin Briscoe.
Llandefalle, Powys, St. Matthew (but see link). © Eirian Evans. Link.
Llandegveth, Monmouthshire, the former St. David (CiW), now a private residence. St. Tegfedd (CiW), founded in the 7th century. Interior view. All © Gerard Charmley (2010). Link.
Llandegla, Denbighshire, St. Tecla. © Eirian Evans. Link. The (former?) Calvinistic Methodist Chapel. © Gervase N. E. Charmley (2011). Independent Chapel. © Gervase N. E. Charmley (2011). The former Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, now the Village Hall. Gervase advises that this was the chapel where E. Tegla Davies (Wesleyan minister and Welsh-language author) went. © Gervase N. E. Charmley (2011).
Llandegley, Powys, St. Tecla. SO 139 628. © Bruce Read. Link.
Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire.
Llandeilo Tal-y-Bont, Swansea, St. Teilo, photographed at its new home in St. Fagan's National Museum of Wales in Cardiff. The story of its re-location can be read here, and photos of the re-created wall paintings here. © Chris Emms (2010). Link.
Llandeloy, Pembs., St. Teilo. Two interior views - 1, 2. Now cared for by the Friends of Friendless Churches. Mike advises that the dedication is uncertain, and (depending which authority is consulted) is variously given as St. Teilaw, Teilo, Eloi, or Tylwyf. SM 857 267. All © Mike Berrell (2010).
Llandewi'r Cwm, (near Builth), Powys, St. David. © Martin Briscoe.
Llandinam, Powys, St. Llonio. © Mark Summers. Link. Presbyterian Church. © Gerard Charmley (2011).
Llandogo, Monmouthshire, St. Oudoceus. Interior view. Link. The former Hephzibah Chapel. © Gerard Charmley (2011).
Llandough-Juxta-Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, St. Dochwdwy. Two interior views - 1, 2. All © Gerard Charmley (2011).
Llandovery, Carmarthenshire.
Llandow, Vale of Glamorgan, Holy Trinity. © Gerard Charmley (2011). 
Llandre, Carmarthenshire, the former St. Philip & St. James, now a private residence. ca. SN 153 234. © Ruth Roberts.
Llandre, Ceredigion, St. Michael. Bethlehem Calvinistic Methodist Chapel. Both
© Gerard Charmley (2011).
Llandrillo yn Rhos, Conwy, St. Trillo. SH 832 806. © Mike Berrell. Link.
Llandrindod Wells, Powys.
Llandrinio, Powys, St. Trinio, St. Peter and St. Paul. SJ 296 171. © Les Needham (2011). Link. Grade II* listed - link.
Llandudno, Conwy.
Llandudno Junction, Conwy, St. Michael and All Angels, on Glyn-y-Marl Road. SH 798 782. © Mike Berrell. Another view. © Noel Walley. Link. Former chapel, now Canolfan Iman Centre, on Glyn-y-Marl Road. SH 797 780. © Mike Berrell. Eglwys Bresbyteraidd Cymru at Pensarn, formerly Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, dating from 1888. SH 805 777. © Mike Berrell. Preswylfa Methodist Chapel on Conwy Road. Seventh-day Adventist Church also meets here. SH 799 778. © Mike Berrell. St. Cystennin, on Cystennin Lane - Llangystennin Parish Church. SH 822 792. © Noel Walley.
Llandwrog, Gwynedd, St. Twrog (Anglican). 115 SH 451 560. © Dave Westrap. An old postcard view, from Reg Dosell's Collection. Link.
Llandybie, Carmarthenshire, St. Tybie, the Parish Church. SN 618 155. Capel Sion Annibynol (Independent, 1896). SN 618 153. Wesleyan Methodist Chapel on High Street. SN 618 154. Ebenezer Apostolic Community Church on Ammanford Road. SN 620 152. All © Mike Berrell (2009). Calvinistic Methodist Chapel.
© Gerard Charmley (2011).
Llandyfaelog, Carmarthenshire, St. Maelog.
Presumed former Chapel - can you give it a name? Both © Peter Morgan (2011).
Llandyfan, Carmarthenshire, the Parish Church. SN 642 172. © Mike Berrell (2009).
Llandyfriog, Ceredigion, St. Tyfriog. SN 333 411. © Mike Berrell.
Llandygai, Gwynedd, St. Tegai. © Tim Hollinghurst.
Llandyrnog, Denbighshire, Capel y Dyffryn (Methodist). © Eirian Evans.
Llanedwen, IOA., St. Edwen (CinW). 114 SH 517 682. © Dave Westrap. Link.
Llaneilian, IOA., St. Eilian (CiW). Another view, and two interior views - 1, 2, all © Dave Westrap (2010). SH 469 929. Links (a selection - there are many more. Link1. Link2. Link3. Link4.
Llanelidan, Denbighshire, St. Elidan. Dating back to Norman times, it has been restored several times. Link. Zion Wesleyan Chapel, dating from 1804. Cefn y Wern Chapel - one of the Tin Chapels. All © Eirian Evans.
Llanelli, Carmarthenshire.
Llanengan, Gwynedd, St. Engan. © Martin Briscoe.
Llan-eurgain, Flintshire, St Eurgain and St. Peter. Interior view. Both © Tim Hollinghurst. Link.
Llanfabon, Caerphilly, St. Mabon. © Gerard Charmley (2011).
Llanfaches (or Llanvaches), Newport, Tabernacle U.R.C. Although the congregation was founded in 1639, the presnt building dates from 1802. © Gerard Charmley (2010).
Llanfaelog, Isle of Anglesey, St. Maelog. Interior view. Both © Tim Hollinghurst. Link.
Llanfaglan, Gwynedd, St. Baglan (CiW) - in the care of the Friends of Friendless Churches - only holds the occasional service. Two further views - 1, 2. SH 455 606. All © Dave  Westrap. Link1. Link2. Link3.
Llanfair Caereinion, Powys, St. Mary (CiW). Link. Presbyterian Church. Both © Chris Emms (2009).
Llanfair Clydogau, Ceredigion, St. Mary. SN 624 513. © Mike Berrell.
Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd, Denbighshire, Capel y Gloch, Jesus Chapel. A plaque says that the chapel was founded in 1619 by Rice Williams, consecrated in 1623 and rebuilt in 1787. Capel Salem (Methodist). Both © Eirian Evans.
Llanfair Talhaiarn, Conwy, St. Mary and St. Talhaearn (CiW). Interior view. Both © John Balaam (2010). Link.
Llanfair-is-gair, Gwynedd, St. Mary. © Jill Couthard.
Llanfairfechan, Conwy.
Llanfairorllwyn, Ceredigion, Capel-y-Drindod (Presbyterian).
© Gerard Charmley.
Llanfairynghornwy, IOA., St. Mary. SH 326 908. © Rick Williams.
Llanfair PG, IOA., the Parish Church. From an old postcard, Bulman Collection.
Llanfallteg, Carmarthenshire, the former St. Mallteg, now deconsecrated and privately owned. Interior view. SN 153 196. Capel Mair (1877), and a glimpse of the interior taken through a window. SN 153 196. © Mike Berrell (2011).
Llanfallteg West, Carmarthenshire, derelict chapel. A date-stone says "Rebuilt A.D. 1876". SN 144 182. © Mike Berrell (2011).
Llanfechain, Powys, Soar Chapel (Presbyterian CiW), which formally closed in 2008. Thanks to the Revd. Pam Powell M.A. for the identification. SJ 189 204. © Martin Briscoe.
Llanferres, Denbighshire, the parish church. © Martin Briscoe.
Llanfihangel, Powys, St. Michael. SO 153 667. © Bruce Read.
Llanfihangel-y-Pennant, Gwynedd, St. Michael. Its lovely, simple interior. Both © John Bowdler. Link.
Llanfrechfa, Monms., All Saints. © Janet Gimber. Link.
Llanfrnach, Pembs., St. Brynach (ca. 1842). SN 220 312. © Mike Berrell (2009). Link.
Llanfrynach, Powys, St. Brynach (CiW). SO 076 258. Link. The former Mizpah Baptist Chapel, converted into two houses. SO 075 258. Both © Simon Atkin.
Llanfrynach, Vale of Glamorgan, St. Brynach (CiW). © Gerard Charmley (2011). Link.
Llanfyllin, Powys.
Llangadog, Carmarthenshire, St. Cadog. Interior view. SN 707 285. Providence Independent Chapel (1840, re-built and enlarged 1883. SN 707 280. The former Capel Seion (1808, re-built 1886), now in secular use. SN 707 282. Gosen Calvinistic Methodist Chapel (1840, re-built 1907). Two interior views - 1, 2. SN 704 287. All © Mike Berrell (2009).
Llangadwaladr, Isle of Anglesey, St. Cadwaladr. Interior view. Both © Tim Hollinghurst. Link1. Link2.
Llangain, Carmarthenshire, Smyrna Chapel (1835). It also displays dates of 1865 and 1915. © Peter Morgan (2011).
Llangan, Vale of Glamorgan, St. Canna. Interior view. A stained glass window commemorates David Jones, a famous 19th century Methodist cleric. All © Gerard Charmley (2011). Link.
Llangar, Denbighshire, All Saints. © Eirian Evans. Link.
Llangasty-Tallyllyn, Powys, St. Gasty (CiW). SO 133 261. Interior view. Both © Simon Atkin. Link.
Llangattock, Powys, St. Cattwg. From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection. Link. Bethesda Congregational Church. © Gerard Charmley (2011).
Llangeinor, Bridgend, Calfaria Baptist Chapel. Gervase advises that the plan was to replace it with a bigger chapel, but the scheme never happened. © Gervase N. E. Charmley.
Llangeinwen, IOA., St. Ceinwen. © Bill McKenzie.
Llangeler,
Carmarthenshire, the church. © Graeme Harvey.
Llangelynin, Gwynedd, the former New Church, now an arts studio. SH 769 718. © Mike Berrell.
Llangennech,
Carmarthenshire.
Llangloffan, Pembs., Baptist Chapel (dates of 1706, 1749, 1791 and 1862 on the building). SM 906 324. © Mike Berrell.
Llangoed, Isle of Anglesey, St. Cawrdaf. SH 612 806. Ty Rhys Calvinistic Methodist Chapel. The inscription has dates 1794, 1822, 1878 and 1908. SH 613 806. My thanks to Janet Gimber for the identification. Both © Tony Preston (2009).
Llangoedmor, Ceredigion, St. Cynllo. Interior view. SN 200 458. Both © Mike Berrell (2010).
Llangollen, Denbighshire.
Llangors, Powys, St. Paulinus (CiW). SO 135 276. Link. Former Penuel Baptist Chapel. dating from 1869, now a private residence. SO 135 275. Both © Simon Atkin.
Llangorwen, Ceredigion, All Saints. Gerard explains that this was the first Ritualist Church in the then county of Cardiganshire. It was built by the Williams family of the nearby Plas Cwmcynfelin. © Gerard Charmley (2010).
Llangower, Gwynedd, St. Cywair or St. Gwyr. © Eirian Evans.
Llangrannog, Ceredigion, St. Carannog. Interior view. Both © Mike Berrell. Another interior view, © Mike Berrell (2011). SN 317 541. The former Capel Cranoc (1888), now disused. Interior view. SN 313 541. The former Banc y Felyn Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, now in secular use. SN 316 540. All © Mike Berrell.
Llangunllo, Powys, St. Cynllo. Another view. Both © John Bowdler. Link.
Llangurig, Powys, St. Curig. © Graeme Harvey. Link. The former Ebenezer Chapel (Calvinistic Methodist, 1904). © Gerard Charmley (2010). Wesleyan Chapel. © Gerard Charmley (2011).
Llangwm, Pembs.
Llangwyfan, Isle of Anglesey, St. Cwyfan (CiW) is set on the tiny island of Cribinau just off the shore. Also known as "The Church in the Sea". Another view, and another. Services are held only a few times a year. SH 335 682. All © Dave Westrap. Link1. Link2. Link3. Link4.
Llangynhafal, Denbighshire, St. Cynhafal (his only dedication). © Eirian Evans. Link.
Llangynidr, Powys, Sardis Baptist Chapel, the present building dates from 1858. SO 153 202. © Simon Atkin.
Llangynin, Carmarthenshire, St. Cynin. Another view. Rhyd-y-Ceisiaid Chapel. Bryn Chapel (founded 1868). SN 250 198. All © Peter Morgan (2011).
Llangynllo, Ceredigion, St. Cynllo. Two interior views - 1, 2, and the remarkable pulpit. SN 352 440. Link. Bryngwenith Independent Chapel (1883). SN 341 435. All © Mike Berrell (2011).
Llangynog, Carmarthenshire, St. Cynog. Another view, and an interior view. Ebenezer Chapel, congregation founded in 1811. All © Peter Morgan (2011).
Llangynwyd, Bridgend, the Parish Church, St. Cynwyd. SS 857 888. Shiloh Apostolic Church. Link. Both ©
Gerard Charmley (2011).
Llangystennin, Conwy - see Llandudno.
Llanharan, Rhondda Cynon Taff, St. Julius and St. Aaron. Another view. Carmel Baptist Church dates from 1901, but at some point has had a new front added. Link. The former Bethlehem Independent Chapel was founded in 1790, the present building dating from 1833, restored in 1894, and is currently (2009) being converted into a house. The former Welsyean Methodist chapel closed in 2001. All © Gervase N. E. Charmley.
Llanharry, Rhondda Cynon Taff, St. Illtyd (CiW). Link. Peniel Independent Chapel was built in 1825, with modification and restoration being carried out in 1850 and 1915. Another view. All © Gervase N. E. Charmley.
Llanhilleth, Blaenau Gwent, Parish Church. The former Wesleyan Chapel, and the former Anglican Mission Church. All © Gerard Charmley (2011).
Llanidan, IOA., St. Idan (CiW). 114 SH 489 674. © Dave Westrap. Link.
Llanidloes, Powys.
Llanilar, Ceredigion, St. Hilary (CiW). © David Rowlands.
Llanilid, Rhondda Cynon Taff, St. Ilid and St. Curig. © Gerard Charmley (2011). Link (near bottom of page).
Llanllechid, Gwynedd, Eglwys Santes Llechid. © Martin Briscoe.
Llanllwch, Carmarthenshire, St. Mary. © Peter Morgan (2011).
Link.
Llanllwchaiarn, Powys, Church of Llwchaiarn. SO 124 925. From an old postcard in Steve Bulman's Collection. Link.
Llanllwni, Carmarthenshire. This link attributes two dedications, the older being to St. Llonio, but since the late 19th century, it has been St. Luke. Interior view. Both ©
Gerard Charmley (2011).
Llanllyfni, Gwynedd, St. Rhedwi. © Martin Briscoe.
Llanmaes, Vale of Glamorgan, St. Cattwg. Interior view, and some wall-paintings. All © Gerard Charmley (2011).
Llanmartin, Newport, dedicated to St. Martin. © Margaret Woodley.
Llanmihangel, Vale of Glamorgan, St. Michael.
© Gerard Charmley (2011). Link.
Llannor, Gwynedd, Church in Wales. 123 SH 353 372. © Dave  Westrap. Link1. Link2.
Llanover, Monmouthshire, Hanover Chapel (U.R.C.), originally built as a Welsh language chapel by Lady Llanover. © Gerard Charmley (2010). The former Welsh Presbyterian Church, now a day retreat centre. © Gerard Charmley (2011).
Llanrhaeadr, Denbighshire, St. Dyfnog. SJ 081 633. From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection - note the different spelling. Thanks to Mike Berrell who has advised the dedication, and provided the following Link. A modern view. © Gervase N. E. Charmley (2011). Calvinistic Methodist Chapel. © Gervase N. E. Charmley (2011).
Llanrhystud, Ceredigion, St. Restitutis. © Graeme Harvey. My thanks to Janet Gimber for supplying the dedication.
Llanrug, Gwynedd, the former Capel LLanrug, now owned by a business. Probably the fourth chapel on the site, as a plaque lists the dates 1798, 1822, 1842 and 1867. 115 SH 534 634. © Dave Westrap. Link.
Llanrwst, Conwy.
Llansadurnen, Carmarthenshire, St. Sadwrnen. Interior view. Both © Peter Morgan (2011).
Llansaint,
Carmarthenshire, All Saints. Another view. Dating from the C12, the tower was added in the 14th. Two ancient Ogham stones are built into a church wall, and more on these can be found here. Tabor Independent Chapel (1877). The former Sion Methodist Chapel (1808), now residential. All © Peter Morgan (2011).
Llansan Sior, Conwy, St. George. Interior view. SH 974 758. Former Chapel (1866) now in secular use. SH 977 763. All © Mike Berrell.
Llansanffraid Glyn Ceiriog, Wrexham, St. Ffraid. From an old postcard (franked 1907), Bulman Collection. Link.
Llansannan, Conwy.
Llansannor, Vale of Glamorgan, St. Senwyr. Two interior views - 1, 2. All © Gerard Charmley (2011). Link.
Llansantffraid, Bridgend, St. Bride. The medieval church was doubled in size by the addition of a new aisle in the C19. Two further views - 1, 2. All © Gervase N. E. Charmley. Link.
Llansantffraid, Ceredigion, St. Clement. © Graeme Harvey.
Llansantffraid, Powys, St. Ffraid. Reproduced by kind permission of the Revd. Pam Powell M.A. SJ 221 204. Link. Zion Calvinistic Methodist Chapel. © Martin Briscoe.
Llansantffraid-Cwmdeuddwr, Powys, St. Bride (CiW). © John Bowdler. Another view,
© Gerard Charmley (2011).
Llansawel, Carmarthenshire, the Parish Church. Bethel Calvinistic Methodist Chapel. The date-stone has dates 1749 and 1828. Shiloh Independent Chapel (1868). All © Gerard Charmley (2011).
Llanstadwell, Pembs., St. Tudwal. Interior view and the font. SM 955 050. Link. Mission Hall (1888) at Hazelbeach. SM 946 048. All © Mike Berrell (2009).
Llansteffan, Carmarthenshire, St. Stephen (or St. Ysytffan). Previously in the "Unknown" section, this old postcard from Reg Dosell's Collection was identified by Janet Gimber and Garry Barr. A modern view. © Peter Morgan (2011). Bethany Baptist Chapel (1833, re-built 1866). © Peter Morgan (2011). Bethel Independent Chapel (1865). © Peter Morgan (2011). Moriah Calvinistic Methodist Chapel bears dates 1804, 1837, 1871 and 1910. © Peter Morgan (2011).
Llanstumdwy, Gwynedd, St. John the Baptist. © Bill McKenzie.
Llantarnam, Torfaen, St. Michael and All Angels (CiW). © David Roberts. Link.
Llanteg, Pembs., the remains of Llanteague Congregational Chapel (1889). Closed in 2000, the chapel was largely demolished, but the lower courses were left in situ. Link1. Link2. St. Elidyr (aka Crunwere Church), declared redundant in 2009. Link. Both © Peter Morgan (2011). The demolished Mountain Chapel. SN 175 100. © Ruth Roberts.
Llanteglos, Pembs., the former Zoar Baptist Chapel (1854), now a funeral home. SN 171 096. © Mike Berrell (2011).
Llanthony, Monmouthshire, the Priory. From an old postcard, Steve Bulman's Collection. Three modern views - 1, 2, 3, all © Gerard Charmley (2010). St. David. Another view, and an interior view. All © Gerard Charmley (2010). Link.
Llantood, Pembs., St. Illtyd. SN 155 419. © Mike Berrell (2010).
Llantrisant, Rhondda Cynon Taff.
Llantrithyd, Vale of Glamorgan, St. Illtyd. © Gerard Charmley.
Llantwit Fadre, Rhondda Cynon Taff, the now-derelict Trinity Forward Movement Hall (Presbyterian, 1913). © Gervase N. E. Charmley.

Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan.
Llanuwchllyn, Gwynedd, St. Deinion. Yr Hen Gapel. Both © Eirian Evans.
Llanwenog, Cereigion, St. Gwenog. Interior view. Capel Brynteg (Independent). All
© Gerard Charmley (2011).
Llanwern, Newport, St. Mary the Virgin. Another view. The tall cross marks the grave of Lord Rhondda, who was in the WW1 government as Food Controller. Interior view. Both © Gerard Charmley.
Llanwnda, Pembs., St. Gwyndaf (CiW). Interior view. SM 932 396. Capel Y Bedyddwyr Harmony (Baptist, dating from 1913). SM 903 383. All © Mike Berrell.
Llanwnnen, Ceredigion, St. Lucia. SN 533 473. © Mike Berrell.
Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, Calvinistic Methodist Chapel. SN 878 466. Congregational Chapel. SN 880 468. Both © Mike Berrell.
Llanybri, Carmarthenshire, Holy Trinity (1851, restored 1891). Nywedd Chapel; the date-stone bears dates 1814 for the foundation of the congregation, 1873, and 1959. The foundation stone has 1873. © Peter Morgan (2011).
Llanychaer, Pembs., St. David. Three interior views - 1, 2, 3. SM 992 345. Glandwr Capel y Bedyddwyr (1894). Interior view (taken through a window). SM 991 349. All © Mike Berrell (2010).
Llanychan, Denbighshire, St. Hychan. Reputedly founded in the 5th century. © Eirian Evans. Link.
Llanycil, Gwynedd, St. Beuno. © Eirian Evans.
Llanycrwys, Carmarthenshire, St. David. Another view. Both © Chris Emms (2009).
Llanymynech, Powys, St. Agatha on Rectory Lane. SJ 268 208. Link. Presbyterian Church of Wales on Chapel Lane. SJ 267 207. Both © Mike Berrell (2010).
Llanynys, Denbighshire, St. Saeran. Like Llanychan, supposed to be of a very early foundation, though nothing pre-medieval survives. © Eirian Evans. Link.
Llanyre, Powys, St. Llyr. SO 043 624. © Bruce Read.
Llanywern, Powys, St. Brynach. © Martin Briscoe.
Llawhaden, Pembs., St. Aidan. From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection.
Llawr-y-Betws, Gwynedd, St. James (CiW). Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, and an interior view. All © Gervase N. E. Charmley (2011).
Llechryd, Ceredigion, St. Tydfil. SN 217 439. © Mike Berrell. Capel Llwynadda (1829). SN 215 440. © Mike Berrell. Two interior views - 1, 2. Mike advises that the chapel is no longer used because of dry rot. Both © Mike Berrell (2010). What is today the Vestry was the original chapel, dating from 1791. © Mike Berrell (2010). Llechrydd Chapel. SN 216 438. © Mike Berrell (2010). Tabernacl Chapel, and three interior views - 1, 2, 3, all © Mike Berrell (2010). SN 217 439.
Llethrach, Carmarthenshire, Cana Congregational Chapel dates from 1862. © Peter Morgan (2011).
LLoc, Flintshire, Sion Chapel. SJ 13 76. © Carl Hogan (2010).
Llowes, Powys, St. Meilig. Another view, and an interior view. All © Tim Hollinghurst. Link1. Link2.
Llwydcoed, Rhondda Cynon Taff, St. James (CiW). Nebo Welsh Independent Church is closed. Both © Gerard Charmley.
Llwyndafydd, Ceredigion, Llwyn Dafydd Chapel (1779). The date-stone also has dates 1829 and 1898. Interior view. SN 370 556. All © Mike Berrell (2011).
Llwynhendy, Carmarthenshire.

Llwynypia, Rhondda Cynon Taff, St. Cynon (CiW). A glimpse of Salem Independent Chapel. Both © Gervase N. E. Charmley.
Llwyn-On, Merthyr Tydfil, Bethel Baptist Chapel. Originally founded in 1799 in Twynyrodyn, it was removed and re-erected at Llwyn-On in 1914. © Eirian Evans.
Llwyncelyn, Ceredigion, Independent Chapel (date-stone, 1855). Interior view. SN 441 595. Both © Mike Berrell (2011).
Llwyn-yr-hwrdd, Pembs., Independent Chapel. © Gerard Charmley.
Llyswen, Powys, St. Gwendoline. © Eirian Evans. Link.
Llysworney, Vale of Glamorgan, St. Tydfil (CiW, O). Another view, and an interior view. SS 958 743. All
© Gerard Charmley (2011). Link.

Loanhead, Midlothian, the Parish Church. © Bill Henderson. Link.
Lochailort, Highland. © Martin Briscoe.
Lochaline, Highland, Cill Cholumchille old parish church. The old Free Church. Both © Martin Briscoe. Keil, the Morvern parish church, dating from 1898, replacing at least two earlier churches. © N. Argyll Extracts.
Lochawe, Argyll & Bute, St. Conan's Kirk. © Martin Briscoe. Four photos © Alan Blacklock - front and rear views, and two interior views, 1, 2. Link.
Lochcarron, Highland, Lochcarron East Church of Scotland (1834-6, no longer in use). NG 914 413. Church of Scotland, originally built as United Free Church (1909-10). NG 899 396. Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland (1908). NG 896 395. Free Church of Scotland. NG 896 395. Adjacent to it stands the former Free Church of Scotland, and Manse. NG 896 395. All © John Mackie (2010).
Lochdon (Mull), Argyll & Bute, Free Church. © Martin Briscoe.
Lochend, Highland, Bona Church of Scotland. NH 595 377. © John Mackie. Link.
Lochgair, Argyll & Bute. © Martin Briscoe.
Lochgilphead, Argyll & Bute.
Lochgoilhead, Argyll & Bute. © Bill McKenzie.
Lochinver, Highland.
Lochmaben, D&G., Church of Scotland. © James Murray (2009).
Lochranza, NAyrs., - see Arran.
Lockerbie, D&G., Salvation Army Hall. © Rob Brettle.
Locking, Somerset, St. Augustine. Link. RAF Locking Church (now closed along with the base). ST 369 599. Link. Both © Andrew Ross.
Lockington, ERYorks., St. Mary. © James Murray.
Lockington, Leics., St. Nicholas, on Church Street. SK 465 273. © George Weston. Another view. © Mike Berrell (2011).
Locks Heath, Hants., St. John the Baptist. From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection. Link.
Lockton, NYorks., St. Giles. SE 843 900. © John Bowdler. Another view. © Colin Waters Collection. Interior view. the roof, and unusual font,  all © John Bowdler. Methodist Church, originally Primitive Methodist, inscribed 1898. Another view. Both © John Bowdler.
Loddington, Nhants., St. Leonard. © Steve Nurthen and Andy Jones.
Lofthouse, NYorks., Methodist Chapel. SE 101 735. © Steve Bulman.
Lofthouse, WYorks., Christ Church. © Bill Henderson.
Loftus, NYorks.
Logie, Angus, the ruins of the former parish church. © Derek Robertson.
Logie, Fife, near Cupar, the Kirk. A painting, dating from 1970. 59 NO 403 203. Both © Susan Sinclair.
Login, Carmarthenshire, Calfaria Particular Baptist Chapel - built 1827, re-built 1877. © Ruth Roberts. Link.
Login, Ceredigion, Capel Blaen-y-Cefn. Inscribed stone. Interior view. SN 207 503. All © Mike Berrell.
Lolworth, Cambs., All Saints. © Jim Rushton. Link.
Londesborough, ERYorks., All Saints. © James Murray.
London.
Long Ashton, Somerset, All Saints, on Church Lane. From an old postcard in Bob Feltham's Collection. A modern view. A view of the screen. ST 553 709. Former Congregational church on Long Ashton Road. Andrew says it looks as if it has been converted to private use. Thanks to Jon Mayled for advising its former denomination. ST 550 708. All photos © Andrew Ross.
Long Burton, Wilts., St. James. © Roger Jones.
Long Clawson, Leics., St. Remigius. Another view. 129 SK 721 272. © Dave Westrap. Interior view. © Jim Rushton. Link.
Long Compton, Warks., St. Peter and St. Paul. Two interior views - 1, 2, the font, and sun-dial. The unusual lych-gate was converted from the last surviving building of a row of cottages. SP 287 330. All © Steve Bulman (2011). Grade I listed - link.
Long Crendon, Bucks., St. Mary the Virgin. © Caroline Webb. Link.
Long Eaton, Derbyshire.
Long Framlington, Northumberland, St. Mary the Virgin. © Peter Morgan (2009). Link. U.R.C. © Alan Blacklock.
Long Itchington, Warks., dedicated to the Holy Trinity. SP 412 652. © Steve Bulman. Another view, and an interior view, both © Aidan Thomson.
Long Marston, Herts., All Saints. SP 895 158. © Bill McKenzie. Another view.  The church dates from the 1880's, and was built to replace a medieval chapel of ease, of which only the 15th century tower survives. SP 894 156. Both © Les Needham. The former Baptist Chapel, now in residential use, dates from 1863. SP 898 155. © Les Needham. Former Wesleyan Chapel (1864), now also a private residence. SP 898 157. © Les Needham.
Long Marston, NYorks., All Saints. © James Murray.
Long Marston, Warks., St. James. Interior view. Both © Aidan Thomson. Another view. © Graeme Harvey.
Long Melford, Suffolk, Holy Trinity. Another view. 155 TL 865 468. Both © Steve Bulman (2005). An old postcard view (photo taken in or before 1903), from Dave Westrap's Collection. Note the different appearance of the tower, which was re-built in 1903. Another old postcard (franked 1907), this one showing the interior. This is one of those old metallic postcards, hence the poor image quality. From Steve Bulman's Collection. Link1. Link2. U.R.C. 155 TL 862 454. © Steve Bulman (2005). St. Catherine. 155 TL 862 453. © Steve Bulman (2005). Link.
Long Newnton, Gloucs., Holy Trinity. Another view, and an interior view. The altar. ST 909 924. All © Dave Westrap (2010). Link1. Link2. Link3.
Long Preston, NYorks., St. Mary the Virgin. © John Balaam (1988). Link.
Long Riston, ERYorks., St. Margaret. © James Murray.
Long Sutton, Lincs., St. Mary. From an old postcard, Geoff Watt's Collection. An old postcard view, from Reg Dosell's Collection. Link.
Long Sutton, Somerset, Holy Trinity. Interior view. Both © Carole Sarvis. Link (follow the "Friends of LS Church").
Longbenton, T&W.
Longborough, Gloucs., St. James, which contains this fine monument. Both © John Salmon.
Longbridge Deverill, Wilts., St. Peter and St. Paul. Another view. A "gem of a building" says Roger. Consecrated by Thomas Becket in 1162, the church benefited from the generosity of the Thynne family of nearby Longleat House. Both © Roger Hopkins (2010). Interior view, © Simon Edwards (2011). Link. Grade II* listed - link.
Longcot, Oxon., St. Mary the Virgin. Another view and an interior view, all © Simon Edwards. Grade II* listed - link.
Longcross, Surrey, Christ Church. © Barbara Barklem. 176 SU 987 653.
Longden, Shropshire, St. Ruthen. © James Murray.
Longdon, Staffs., St. James the Greater. © Bruce Read.
Longdon upon Tern, Shropshire, St. Bartholomew. SJ 622 154. © Len Brankin.
Longfield, Kent, St. Mary Magdalene. 177 TQ 603 690. Link1. Link2. Free Church (no longer extant). Both are from old postcards courtesy of the Tony Larkin Collection. Probably the same building is the Longfield Bethel Free Church, shown here more recently, and in a poor state. Another view. Both © Alan Taylor.
Longfield Hill, Kent, St. Mary Magdalene Mission Church (Anglican). © Dave Westrap. 177 TQ 624 680. Link.
Longford, Derbyshire, St. Chad. Interior view. Both © James Murray.
Longham, Dorset, U.R.C. © Gerard Charmley (2010). Link.
Longhirst, Northumberland, St. John. © Sally Funk.
Longhope, Gloucs., All Saints. © Graeme Harvey.
Longhope, Orkney, (on South Walls), St. Columba (Church of Scotland). ND 312 908. © Martin Briscoe.
Longhoughton, Northumberland, St. Peter and St. Paul. © Peter Morgan (2009). Link.
Longney, Gloucs., St. Lawrence. © Graeme Harvey. Link.
Longnor, Shropshire, St. Mary. Interior view. Both © James Murray.
Longnor, Staffs., St. Bartholomew. Interior view. Statue of St. Bertram, "first evangelist of the moorland". All © James Murray. Another view. © Les Needham. Link. Wesleyan Chapel. © James Murray.
Longridge, Lancs.
Longsdon, Staffs., St. Chad. SJ 959 546. Link. The former St. James' Chapel, now a private residence. Both © Chris Emms (2009). The former Methodist Chapel, now a private residence. © Gervase N. E. Charmley (2009).
Longstowe, Cambs., St. Mary the Virgin. Another view. Both © Jim Rushton. Another view, © James Murray. Link.
Longton, Lancs., St. Andrew. Link. St. Oswald (R.C.). Longton Methodist Church, built as Wesleyan, in 1872. All © Alan Hopkins.
Longton, Staffs., Unitarian Church on Stone Road, interior view. © unitarian.co.uk. This, and many other old engravings on this website, are reproduced from the downloadable books on the Unitarian Church Headquarters website here. The books are Pictures of Unitarian Churches by Emily Sharpe (1901) and the 1914 edition of Nonconformist Church Architecture by Ronald P. Jones M.A, (Oxon), and the images are reproduced by kind permission of James Barry of Unitarian Church Headquarters. My appreciation also to Mike Berrell for his efforts in this regard.
Longtown,
Cumbria, Catholic Church of Our Lady and Good Counsel. NY 382 687. © Philip Kapp.
Looe, Cornwall.
Loose, Kent, All Saints. Former Baptist Church (now Loose Church Centre; thanks to Geoff Watt for advising its current status). Both © Ann Gould. Baptist Church. TQ 768 531. © Geoff Watt.
Loppington, Shropshire, St. Michael and All Angels. SJ 471 292. © Dave Westrap. Link.
Lorton, Cumbria, St. Cuthbert. © Steve Bulman. NY 155 260. Another view. © Bill McKenzie.
Lorum, Co. Carlow, Lorum church. © Liam Murphy.
Lossiemouth, Moray.
Lostock Gralam, Cheshire, St. John the Evangelist. © Bruce Read.
Lostwithiel, Cornwall.
Loth Parish Church, Highland. © Martin Briscoe.
Lothersdale, NYorks., Christ Church (1838). SD 963 460. © Stuart Mackrell. Link.
Lough Eske, Co. Donegal, Christ Church (CoI). © Graeme Harvey.
Loughall, Co. Armagh, St. Luke (CoI). H 900 517. St. Patrick (R.C.). H 898 523. Presbyterian Church. H 880 539. Both © Gerard Close.
Loughan, Co. Derry, St. Paul (CoI). C 878 288. © Gerard Close (2011).
Loughborough, Leics.
Loughgilly, Co. Armagh, St. Patrick (CoI). H 989 381. © Gerard Close (2011).
Loughmacrory, Co. Tyrone, St. Mary (R.C.). 577 757. © Gerard Close.
Loughmore, County Antrim, Presbyterian Church. © Jack Storey.
Loughor, Swansea.
Loughrea, County Galway, St. Brendan Cathedral (R.C.). © Aidan Thomson. Link.
The former St. Brendan (CoI). This photo was taken in the 1990's, before it was converted to a public library. © Alistair Quinlan.
Louisburg, County Mayo, St. Patrick (R.C.).
Louth, Lincs.
Love Clough, Lancs., the long-gone Providence Chapel. Another view. Nigel explains that it was originally built in 1846 as a Wesleyan Methodist Chapel and school house. In 1871 a new chapel was built, the earlier one having proved too small. It closed in 1961, and demolished in 1967. Both from old postcards in Nigel Birch's Collection.
Loveston, Pembs., (near Reynalton), St. Leonard. Two interior views - 1, 2. SN 084 085. Bethel Baptist Chapel (1906). Two interior views - 1, 2. SN 077 088. All © Mike Berrell (2011).
Low Bradley, WYorks., Methodist Church. SE 003 484. © Michael Bourne.
Low Burnham, Lincs., Burnham Methodist Chapel (1872). © James Murray.
Low Haygarth, Cumbria, Wesleyan Methodist Chapel. Approx. SD 697 967. © Bill Henderson (2009).
Low Marishes, NYorks., St. Francis. Note OS maps say Low Marishes, but the church's own website just has Marishes. © Colin Waters Collection (2010). Link.
Low Marnham, Notts., the redundant St. Wilfrid. Another view, interior view, the altar and the font. A door with slightly asymmetrical ogee mouldings is unusual - is the stonework re-used? All © David Regan (2011). Grade I listed - link1. Link2.
Low Row, NYorks.
Low Toynton, Lincs., St. Peter (no longer used). © Dave Hitchborne.
Low Worsall, NYorks., All Saints (1894). © Alan Blacklock. Grade II listed - link.
Low Wray, Cumbria, St. Margaret of Antioch. Another view. Both © Tom Halstead. Link.
Lowca, Cumbria,
former Methodist Church. For sale in 2010, with permission to demolish. NX 983 215. © Steve Bulman.
Lowdham, Notts., St. Mary. © David Regan (2011). Link1. Link2. Grade I listed - link.
Lower Benefield, NHants., St. Mary. © Richard Higgins. Photo link is to an external website with a number of photos of this church. Link.
Lower Ballinderry, County Antrim, Moravian Church. © Jack Storey.
Lower Brailes, Warks., dedicated to St. George. SP 315 393. © Steve Bulman. Another view. © Bill McKenzie. Another view, interior view, the tower, porch and sundial, a very worn tomb, the font, a carriage (once used for carrying coffins?), an old chest, the altar, and the window behind, sedilia, and a side chapel, all © John Bowdler (2009). St. Peter and St. Paul (R.C.) occupies the upper floor of this building. © John Bowdler (2009). Two interior views - 1, 2, both © John Bowdler (2009). Link, which says that this is one of the oldest post-Reformation Catholic churches in England.
Lower Bunbury, Cheshire, Trinity Methodist Church. SJ 564 577. © Les Needham.
Lower Cam, Gloucs., St. Bartholomew. © Graeme Harvey.
Lower Carvan, Pembs., Carvan Chapel (1797). Three interior views - 1, 2, 3. SN 175 141. All © Mike Berrell (2011).
Lower Darwen, Lancs., the former Wesleyan Chapel, which was used as a Sunday School when a new chapel was built in mid-Victorian times. It was probably demolished in the early 1900's when a new Sunday School was built. From an old postcard, Anne Welding's Collection.
This old postcard of Blackamoor Church was for a long time in the "Unknown" section. Janet Gimber had located a Blackamoor as being part of Blackburn. Such limited information we'd been able to find suggested that this is St. James, Lower Darwen, which was demolished in 1969. My appreciation to Pauline Hodkinson for confirming these details, and also for sending in the date of its consecration - 15 March 1829.
Lower Dunsforth, NYorks., St. Mary. © David Regan (2011). Link.
Lower Eythorne, Kent, St. Peter & St. Paul. TR 279 496. © Geoff Watt.
Lower Gravenhurst, Beds., St. Mary the Virgin. © Bill McKenzie.
Lower Halstow, Kent, St. Margaret of Antioch. TQ 860675. Former chapel. Now used as a workshop.
TQ 855 673. Janet Gimber has advised the following history - it started as Ebenezer Wesleyan Methodist, then became Bible Christian, and finished as Lower Halstow Methodist Church. Both © Geoff Watt.
Lower Hardres, Kent, St. Mary. 179 TR 152 532. © Geoff Watt.
Lower Heyford, Oxon., dedicated to St. Mary. © Steve Bulman. 164 SP 485 249.
Lower Layham, Suffolk, St. Andrew. Interior view. TM 031 403. Both © Mike Berrell. Link.
Lower Largo, Fife.
Lower Machen, Newport, St. Michael and All Angels. © David Gallimore.
Two further views - 1, 2. Both © Gerard Charmley (2010). Link.
Lower Morton, Gloucs., Baptist Church. © Graeme Harvey.
Lower Peover, Cheshire, St. Oswald. SJ 742 742. © Bruce Read.
Two interior views - 1, 2, and a lovely modern window, all © Kenneth Paver (2011). Link.
Lower Sapey, Worcs., St. Bartholomew. SO 699 602. © Les Needham (2011). Link. Grade II listed - link.
Lower Slaughter, Gloucs., St. Mary. A detail from a stained-glass window. Both © John Salmon.
Lower Stoke, Kent, the Methodist Church is the former Bible Christian Chapel, dating from 1889. 178 TQ 830 760. © Geoff Watt.
Lower Swell, Gloucs., St. Mary. © Graeme Harvey.
Lower Westhouse, NYorks., Methodist Church. © Mrs. Janet Dalby.
Lower Whitley, Cheshire, St. Luke. SJ 614 788. © Bruce Read.
Lower Withington, Cheshire, St. Peter. SJ 806 702. Methodist Church. SJ 813 697. Link. Both © Len Brankin.
Lower Wynch, Cheshire, former Primitive Methodist Chapel, now a private residence. ST 487 446. © Bruce Read.
Loweswater, Cumbria, St. Bartholomew. © Malcolm Minshaw. Link.
Lowgate, Northumberland, St. Mary. © Alan Blacklock.
Lowick, Cumbria, St. Luke. SD 290 861. © Malcolm Minshaw. Link.
Lowick, Northumberland,
St. John the Baptist. From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection.
Lowther, Cumbria, St. Michael. © Malcolm Minshaw. Link.
Lowthorpe, ERYorks., St. Martin. Another view. At one time a small monastery, the church is now in the nave, the chancel being ruinous. Both © James Murray.
Loxley, Warks., St. Nicholas. Two further views - 1, 2 - organ, and the vestry. Two interior views showing the box pews - 1, 2, the font. In my edition of Pevsner, he is undecided on the date of this herringbone masonry - either C11 or Georgian. Access to the pulpit is via an external door. All © John Bowdler. Link.

Lubenham, Leics., All Saints. The former Baptist Church, now business premises. Both © George Weston.
Ludchurch, Pembs., St. Elidyr. Interior view. SN 141 109. Both © Mike Berrell (2011). Another view, © Peter Morgan (2011).
Ludborough, Lincs., St. Mary. © David Regan (2011). Link.
Luddenden, WYorks., St. Mary. Interior view. SE 043 263. Both © Stuart Mackrell.
Luddenden Foot, WYorks., former Congregational Church (1859) on Burnley Road, now flats. SE 034 250. © David Regan (2010).
Luddenham, Kent, St. Mary (O) - in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. 178 TQ 992 631. © Geoff Watt. Another view, and an interior view, both © Dave Westrap. Link1. Link2. Link3. Link4. Link5.
Luddesdown, Kent
Luddington, Lincs., St. Oswald. © Dave Hitchborne. Link.
Luddington, Warks., All Saints. Another view. Interior view. All © Aidan Thomson.
Luddington in the Brook, Nhants., St. Margaret. A splendid animal!! Both © Robin Peel. Link.
Ludford, Lincs., St. Mary and St. Peter. Link. Former Wesleyan Chapel, now a private residence. Both © David Regan (2011).
Ludgershall, Bucks., dedicated to St. Mary. The tower. Both © Steve Bulman. 164 SP 660 172.
Ludham, Norfolk, St. Catherine. © Geoff Watt. Another view. Interior view. Both © James Murray. A rather jarring meeting across the centuries - a 15th century font, flanked by 2 patio heaters! © James Murray. Link. Methodist Church. © Geoff Watt.
Ludlow, Shrops.
Lugwardine, Herefordshire, St. Mary. © James Murray.
Lullingstone, Kent, St. Botolph. TQ 529 644. © Dave Westrap. Link1. Link2. Link3. Link4.
Lullington, East Sussex, Church of the Good Shepherd. One of the smallest churches in Britain, though only the remaining portion of a once larger church. From an old postcard, Bulman Collection. Link.
Lulworth, Dorset, St. Mary (R.C., 1786) at Lulworth Castle. © Roger Hopkins. Grade I listed - link. Holy Trinity. Interior view. It looks older, but only dates from 1869-70. The original Norman church was described in 1763 by John O'Keef as "very ancient, the smallest I ever saw!". It would be lovely to find an engraving of this lost building. Both © Roger Hopkins (2011). Grade II listed - link.
Lumb, Lancs., St. Michael. 103 SD 837 249. Eden Chapel (United Free Methodist), built in 1874 and demolished in 2004. 103 SD 841 256. Both © John Purdy. Baptist Church on Burnley Road East. Originally the Sunday School building to a chapel which was built 1882, and demolished in 1973. SD 838 248. © Nigel Birch.
Lumbutts, WYorks., Methodist Church on Mankinholes Bank. SD 958 233. © Geoff Wardle. Another view, and an interior view, both © Mike Berrell.
Lumley, Co. Durham - see Great Lumley.
Lumphanan, Aberdeenshire, Church of Scotland. NJ 583 048. © John Mackie (2010).
Lunan, Angus, CoS. © Derek Robertson.
Lund (near Beverley), ERY., All Saints. Another view. © Alan Craxford. Link.Lusby, Lincs., St. Peter. © Dave Hitchborne.
Lundy Island, Devon, St. Helen. © Dennis Harper (2011). Link.
Lurgan, Co. Armagh.
Luss, Argyll & Bute. © Bill McKenzie.
Lustleigh, Dev., St. John the Baptist. From an old postcard, Bulman Collection.
Luton, Beds.
Lutterworth, Leics.
Lutton, Lincs., St. Nicholas. From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection.
Lutton, NHants., St. Peter. Previously in the "Unknown" section, thanks to Nigel Brooks for identifying this as the Northamptonshire Lutton. From an old postcard, Steve Bulman's Collection. A modern view. © Robin Peel.

Lybster, Highland.
Lydbrook, Gloucs., The Church of Holy Jesus. Baptist Church. The Old Methodist Chapel. All © Graeme Harvey.
Lydd, Kent.
Lydden, Kent, St. Mary. 179 TR 264 457. Apostolic Church. TR 270 454. Both © Geoff Watt.
Lyddington, Rutland, St. Andrew. Another view, and two interior views - 1, 2. All © Alan Craxford. Another set, all © James Murray -  two further exterior views, 1, 2, an interior view, the High Altar, and a painting behind a side-altar. Link. Grade I listed - link.
Lydham, Shropshire, Holy Trinity. © Steve Bulman (2011). Grade II* listed - link.
Lydiard Millicent, Wilts., All Saints. © Simon Edwards. Another view, and an interior view, both © Simon Edwards (2011). Link. The church is Grade II* listed - link.
Lydiard Tregoze, Wilts., St. Mary. © Simon Edwards (2011). Two further views -  1, 2, and an interior view, © Simon Edwards (2011). Link.
Lydney, Gloucs.
Lyme Regis., Dorset.
Lyminge, Kent, St. Mary and St. Ethelburga. 189 TR 162 408. Methodist Church. 189 TR 162 411. Both © Geoff Watt.
Lymington, Hants.
Lyminster, WSus., St. Mary Magdalene. TQ 023 048.
From the postcard collection of Kevin Gordon. Link.
Lymm, Chesh.
Lympne, Kent, St. Stephen. 189 TR 119 346. © Dave Westrap. Link1. Link2. Link3.
Lympsham, Somerset, St. Christopher. ST 335 541. © Andrew Ross.
Lympstone, Devon, Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. SX 993 842. Methodist Church (built as Primitive Methodist). SX 989 840. Both © Andrew Ross.
Lyndhurst, Hants., St. Michael & All Angels. 196 SU 298 001. © Dave Westrap. An old postcard view, from Reg Dosell's collection. Link1. Link2. Link3.
Lyndon, Rutland, St. Martin of Tours. View of the altar. Both © Robin Peel (who speaks highly of this church). Grade II* listed - link.
Lyne, Borders, Church of Scotland. © James Denham (2010).
Lyneham, Wilts., St. Michael & All Angels, on Calne Road. © Alex Parker. Link.
Lyness (on the island of Hoy), Orkney, the Old Kirk, now in private use. © Martin Briscoe.
Lynmouth, Devon, St. John the Baptist. Interior view. SS 725 494. Both © Martin Richter (2011).
Lynsted, Kent, St. Peter and St. Paul. 178 TQ 942 608. © Geoff Watt. Link.
Lynton, Devon, St. Mary the Virgin. SS 721 494. Two further views - 1, 2. Link. Church of the Most Holy Saviour (R.C.), and the adjoined Convent of Poor Clares. SS 716 494. Link. Former Methodist Church, now an antiques centre. The Methodists now share the U.R.C. SS 718 495. U.R.C. SS 718 494. Link. All © Martin Richter (2011).
Lyonshall, Herefordshire, St. Michael & All Angels. Another view. Interior view. All © James Murray. Another view. © Bill McKenzie. Link.
Lytchett Minster, Dorset, the church has no dedication. © Bill Henderson. Another view, and an interior view, both © Roger Hopkins. U.R.C. © Bill Henderson.
Lytham St. Anne's, Lancs.
Lythe, NYorks., St. Oswald, and its handsome weather-vane. NZ 850 131. © Judith Anderson.

 

 
 

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