Introduction
The circular, walled churchyard at St Aelhairan's surrounds a well-preserved medieval church, dating back to the early 14th century or earlier. Around the periphery of the churchyard are about 20 ancient, managed yew trees, planted at regular distances. The earliest yew possibly dates from the mid-17th century.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
01443 336000Website
http://www.cadw.wales.gov.uk/Access contact details
The church at St Aelhaiarns may be closed at certain times, but the churchyard is likely to be open.
- Features & Designations
Designations
Conservation Area
- Reference: Guilsfield Village
CADW Register of Landscapes Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales
- Reference: PGW(Po)54(POW)
- Grade: II*
CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales
- Reference: Churchyard wall and gates
- Grade: II
CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales
- Reference: Jones monument
- Grade: II
- Key Information
Type
Funerary Site
Purpose
Sacred / Ritual / Funerary
Principal Building
Religious Ritual And Funerary
Survival
Extant
Hectares
0.4
Open to the public
Yes
- References
References
- Cadw and ICOMOS UK, 'St Aelhaiarn Churchyard, Guilsfield' in {Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales: Powys} (Cardiff: Cadw, 1999), pp. 230-2 Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales: Powys
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Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales, 'St Aelhaiarn Churchyard, Garden, Guilsfield',