Placename Index, Ll-Ly

Llanallgo, IoA, Paradws Llanallgo (Presbyterian). 114 SH 504 853. © Dave Westrap. Link.
Llanarth, Ceredigion, St. David. © Graeme Harvey.
Llanasa, Flintshire, St. Asaph and St. Cynderyn. SJ 107 814. Link. Former chapel, now in secular use. SJ 110 821. Both © Mike Berrell.
Llanbadarn Fawr, Ceredigion, St. Padarn. From an old postcard (franked 1907), Bulman Collection.
Llanbedr-Y-Cennin, Conwy, St. Peter. SH 760 696. Salem Chapel. SH 764 693. Both © Martin Briscoe.
Llanberis, Gwynedd, St. Padarn. 115 SH 578 599. © Bill McKenzie. Link1. Link2. St. John Jones (R.C.). SH 577 604. © Dave Westrap.
Llancarfan, Vale of Glamorgan, St. Cadoc. © David and Pat Halliday.
Llancloudy, Herefordshire, Providence Chapel (Methodist), dating from 1840. © Eirian Evans.
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.
Llanddeiniolen, Gwynedd, the chapel in St. Deiniol Cemetery. 115 SH 545 659. © Dave Westrap. Link1. Link2.
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.
Llanddewi Ystradenni, Powys, St. David. SO 108 686. © Bruce Read.
Llanddulas, Conwy, St. Cynbryd. SH 909 782. Link1. Link2. St. Mary. SH 908 782. Methodist Church (1951) on Minffordd Road. SH 905 781. All © Mike Berrell.
Llandefaelog Church, CoW, near Brecon, Powys. SO 028 358. © Martin Briscoe. Link.
Llandefalle, Powys, St. Matthew (but see link). © Eirian Evans. Link.
Llandegla, Denbighshire, St. Tecla. © Eirian Evans. Link.
Llandegley, Powys, St. Tecla. SO 139 628. © Bruce Read. Link.
Llandewi'r Cwm, (near Builth), Powys, St. David. © Martin Briscoe.
Llandinam, Powys, St. Llonio. © Mark Summers. Link.
Llandrillo yn Rhos, Conwy, St. Trillo. SH 832 806. © Mike Berrell. Link.
Llandrindod Wells, Powys, Holy Trinity Old Church. SO 065 601. Link. The ruins of Maelog Chapel. SO 062 607. Link. New Life Church. SO 658 607. All © Bruce Read. Quaker Meeting House. SO 061 614. © Mike Berrell.
Llandudno, Conwy.
Llandudno Junction, Conwy, St. Michael, on Glyn-y-Marl Road. SH 798 782. Former chapel, now Canolfan Iman Centre, on Glyn-y-Marl Road. SH 797 780. Eglwys Bresbyteraidd Cymru at Pensarn, formerly Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, dating from 1888. SH 805 777. Preswylfa Methodist Chapel on Conwy Road. SH 799 778. All © Mike Berrell.
Llandwrog, Gwynedd, St. Twrog (Anglican). 115 SH 451 560. © Dave Westrap. Link.
Llandyfriog, Ceredigion, St. Tyfriog. SN 333 411. © Mike Berrell.
Llandyrnog, Denbighshire, Capel y Dyffryn (Methodist). © Eirian Evans.
Llanedwen, IOA., St. Edwen (CinW). 114 SH 517 682. © Dave Westrap. Link.
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, All Saints. Our Lady, Queen of Peace (R.C.). Capel Als. All © Ronald John Saunders. St. Elli - the Parish Church. From an old postcard in Geoff Watts Collection.
Llanengan, Gwynedd, St. Engan. © Martin Briscoe.
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-is-gair, Gwynedd, St. Mary. © Jill Couthard.
Llanfairfechan, Conwy.
Llanfairynghornwy, IOA., St. Mary. SH 326 908. © Rick Williams.
Llanfair PG, IOA., the Parish Church. From an old postcard, Bulman Collection.
Llanfechain, Powys. Can you supply denomination or dedication? © Martin Briscoe.
Llanferres, Denbighshire, the parish church. © Martin Briscoe.
Llanfihangel, Powys, St. Michael. SO 153 667. © Bruce Read.
Llanfrechfa, Monms., All Saints. © Janet Gimber. 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.
Llanfyllin, Powys.
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. Fron an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection. Link.
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, Bethesda Chapel. © Ronald John Saunders.
Llangloffan, Pembs., Baptist Chapel (dates of 1706, 1749, 1791 and 1862 on the building). SM 906 324. © Mike Berrell.
Llangollen, Denbighshire.
Llangors, Powys, St. Paulinus (CiW). SO 135 276. Link1. Link2. Former Penuel Baptist Chapel. dating from 1869, now a private residence. SO 135 275. Both © Simon Atkin.
Llangower, Gwynedd, St. Cywair or St. Gwyr. © Eirian Evans.
Llangrannog, Ceredigion, St. Carannog. Interior view. SN 317 541. The former Capel Cranoc (1888), now disused. Interior view. SN 313 541. Former Chapel, now in secular use. SN 316 540. All © Mike Berrell.
Llangurig, Powys, St. Curig. © Graeme Harvey. Link.
Llangwm, Pembs.
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.
Llangystennin, Conwy - see Llandudno.
Llanidan, IOA., St. Idan (CiW). 114 SH 489 674. © Dave Westrap. Link.
Llanilar, Ceredigion, St. Hilary (CiW). © David Rowlands.
Llanllechid, Gwynedd, Eglwys Santes Llechid. © Martin Briscoe.
Llanllwchaiarn, Powys, Church of Llwchaiarn. SO 124 925. From an old postcard, Bulman Collection. Link.
Llanllyfni, Gwynedd, St. Rhedwi. © Martin Briscoe.
Llanllyr, Powys, St. Lly. SO 043 624. © Bruce Read.
Llanmartin, Newport, dedicated to St. Martin. © Margaret Woodley.
Llannor, Gwyneddd, Church in Wales. 123 SH 353 372. © Dave  Westrap. Link1. Link2.
Llanrhos, Conwy - see Llandudno.
Llanrhystud, Ceredigion, the church. © Graeme Harvey.
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.
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.
Llansantffraid, Ceredigion, St. Clement. © Graeme Harvey.
Llansantffraid, Powys, the Zion Calvinistic Methodist Chapel. © Martin Briscoe.
Llanstumdwy, Gwynedd, St. John the Baptist. © Bill McKenzie.
Llantarnam, Torfaen, St. Michael and All Angels (CiW). © David Roberts. Link.
Llanthony, Monmouthshire, the Priory. From an old postcard, Bulman Collection. Link.
Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan, St. Illtyd. © Margaret Woodley.
Llanuwchllyn, Gwynedd, St. Deinion. Yr Hen Gapel. Both © Eirian Evans.
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.
Llanychan, Denbighshire, St. Hychan. Reputedly founded in the 5th century. © Eirian Evans. Link.
Llanycil, Gwynedd, St. Beuno. © Eirian Evans.
Llanynys, Denbighshire, St. Saeran. Like Llanychan, supposed to be of a very early foundation, though nothing pre-medieval survives. © Eirian Evans. Link.
Llanywern, Powys, St. Brynach. © Martin Briscoe.
Llawhaden, Pembs., St. Aidan. From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection.
Llechryd, Ceredigion, St. Tydfil. SN 217 439. Capel Llwynadda (1829). SN 215 440. Both © Mike Berrell.
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.
Llyswen, Powys, St. Gwendoline. © Eirian Evans. Link.

Loanhead, Midlothian, the Parish Church. © Bill Henderson. Link.
Lochailort, Highland. © Martin Briscoe. Our Lady of the Braes (R.C.). © Bill McKenzie. Link.
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.
Lochdon (Mull), Argyll & Bute, Free Church. © Martin Briscoe.
Lochgair, Argyll & Bute. © Martin Briscoe.
Lochgilphead, Argyll & Bute.
Lochgoilhead, Argyll & Bute. © Bill McKenzie.
Lochinver, Highland.
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. © George Weston.
Loddington, Nhants., St. Leonard. © Steve Nurthen and Andy Jones.
Lofthouse, WYorks., Christ Church. © Bill Henderson.
Loftus, NYorks.
Logie, Fife, near Cupar, the Kirk. A painting, dating from 1970. 59 NO 403 203. Both © Susan Sinclair.
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 Eaton, Derbyshire.
Long Framlington, Northumberland, U.R.C. © Alan Blacklock.
Long Itchington, Warks., dedicated to the Holy Trinity. © Steve Bulman. 151 SP 412 652.
Long Marston, Herts., All Saints. © Bill McKenzie.
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. 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. Link1. Link2. U.R.C. 155 TL 862 454. © Steve Bulman. St. Catherine. 155 TL 862 453. © Steve Bulman. Link.
Long Riston, ERYorks., St. Margaret. © James Murray.
Long Sutton, Lincs., St. Mary. From an old postcard, Geoff Watt'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.
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.
Longhirst, Nthumb., 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.
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.
Longsight, GMan.
Longstowe, Cambs., St. Mary the Virgin. Another view. Both © Jim Rushton. Link.
Longtown, Cumbria, Catholic Church of Our Lady and Good Counsel. 85 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. 188 TQ 768 531. © Geoff Watt.
Loppington, Shropshire, St. Michael and All Angels. 126 SJ 471 292. © Dave Westrap. Link.
Lorton, Cumb., St. Cuthbert. © Steve Bulman. 89 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, Cnwll.
Loth Parish Church, Highland. © Martin Briscoe.
Lough Eske, Co. Donegal, Christ Church (CoI). © Graeme Harvey.
Loughborough, Leics.
Loughmacrory, Co. Tyrone, St. Mary (R.C.). 577 757. © Gerard Close.
Loughmore, County Antrim, Presbyterian Church. © Jack Storey.
Loughrea, County Galway, St. Brendan Cathedral (R.C.). © Aidan Thomson. Link.
Louisburg, County Mayo, St. Patrick (R.C.).
Louth, Lincs.
Low Bradley, WYorks., Methodist Church. SE 003 484. © Michael Bourne.
Low Row, NYorks.
Low Toynton, Lincs., St. Peter (no longer used). © Dave Hitchborne.
Low Wray, Cumbria, St. Margaret of Antioch. Another view. Both © Tom Halstead. Link.
Lowca, Cumbria, Methodist Church. NX 983 215. © Steve Bulman.
Lower Ballinderry, County Antrim, Moravian Church. © Jack Storey.
Lower Brailes, Warks., dedicated to St. George. © Steve Bulman. 151 SP 315 393.
Lower Bunbury, Cheshire, Trinity Methodist Church. SJ 564 577. © Les Needham.
Lower Cam, Gloucs., St. Bartholomew. © Graeme Harvey.
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.
Lower Eythorne, Kent, St. Peter & St. Paul. 179 TR 279 496. © Geoff Watt.
Lower Gravenhurst, Beds., St. Mary the Virgin. © Bill McKenzie.
Lower Halstow, Kent, St. Margaret of Antioch. 178 TQ 860675. Former chapel. Now used as a workshop. 178 TQ 855 673. 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 Machen, Newport, St. Michael and All Angels. © David Gallimore. Link.
Lower Morton, Gloucs., Baptist Church. © Graeme Harvey.
Lower Peover, Cheshire, St. Oswald. SJ 742 742. © Bruce Read. 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. From the description in Pevsner, I suspect this is St. John. Can you confirm? From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection.
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.

Lubenham, Leics., All Saints. The former Baptist Church, now business premises. Both © George Weston.
Luddenham, Kent, St. Mary. 178 TQ 993 632. © Geoff Watt. Link.
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.
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.
Ludlow, Shrops., the circular church in Ludlow Castle. © Percival Turnbull.
Lullington, ESus., 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.
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.
Lumley, Co. Durham - see Great Lumley.
Lunan, Angus, CoS. © Derek Robertson.
Lund (near Beverley), ERY., All Saints. Another view. © Alan Craxford. Link.Lusby, Lincs., St. Peter. © Dave Hitchborne.
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, St. Peter. Previously in the "Unknown" section, thanks to Nigel Brooks for identifying this as the Northamptonshire Lutton. From an old postcard, Bulman 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.
Lydney, Gloucs.
Lyme Regis, Dorset, Baptist Church. SY 340 921. © Ken Taylor.
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).
Lyness (on the island of Hoy), Orkney, the Old Kirk, now in private use. © Martin Briscoe.
Lynsted, Kent, St. Peter and St. Paul. 178 TQ 942 608. © Geoff Watt. Link.
Lytchett Minster, Dors., the church has no dedication. U.R.C. Both © Bill Henderson.
Lytham, Lancs.
Lytham St. Anne's, Lancs., Chrsitadelphian Hall. © Mrs. Janet Dalby.
Lythe, NYorks., St. Oswald, and its handsome weather-vane. NZ 850 131. © Judith Anderson.