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St Mary and Christ Church, Llanfairfechan, Conwy

formerly in: Caernarfonshire

Diocese of Bangor 

Photo © Martin Crampin

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Church built 1864 at the expense of John Platt, a wealthy Oldham manufacturer, who owned Bryn y Neuadd, Llanfairfechan. The rector, Philip Constable Ellis, was the notable north Walian Tractarian, and the design and fittings of the church reflect that tradition. The architect of the church was George Shaw of Saddleworth, Oldham, assisted by his brother John and it was consecrated in 1864. The north aisle was added in 1874 in memory of the founder, and a new chancel was built in 1892. The spire was restored 1969. The dedication of the church changed from Christ Church to St Mary & Christ Church in 1999, following the closure of the former parish church, St Mary's, in 1999.

view on the National Monuments Record (Coflein)

view on the Church Heritage Cymru website

	Peter's Commission firm/studio: C.E. Kempe 1900 St Mary and Christ Church, Llanfairfechan, Conwy south wall of the sanctuary
	Christ in Majesty with Saints and Angels firm/studio: Clayton & Bell 1892 St Mary and Christ Church, Llanfairfechan, Conwy east wall of the chancel
	The Three Marys Visit the Empty Tomb firm/studio: Charles Powell 1927 St Mary and Christ Church, Llanfairfechan, Conwy north wall of the sanctuary
	The Annunciation firm/studio: F. C. Eden 1938 St Mary and Christ Church, Llanfairfechan, Conwy
	The Presentation in the Temple firm/studio: C.E. Kempe 1905 St Mary and Christ Church, Llanfairfechan, Conwy west wall of the baptistry
	St Anna Teaching the Virgin Mary to Read and St Elizabeth Teaching John the Baptist to Read firm/studio: C.E. Kempe 1905 St Mary and Christ Church, Llanfairfechan, Conwy north wall of the baptistry
	Scenes from the Gospels firm/studio: John Hardman & Co. 1872 St Mary and Christ Church, Llanfairfechan, Conwy west wall of the nave
	The Adoration of the Magi with the Annunciation to the Virgin Mary and to the Shepherds firm/studio: probably Heaton, Butler & Bayne 1860s or 1870s St Mary and Christ Church, Llanfairfechan, Conwy south wall of the south aisle

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I have seen "C & J Shaw" written several times, but I suspect all are copying the same error. The church was built by George (so "G") Shaw of Saddleworth; the J probably refers to his brother John who worked with him. Incidentally, Shaw also built Bryn-y-Neuadd Hall for Platt.
Submitted by: Peter Jones (2017-06-19 22:17:42)

Photo © Martin Crampin