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The earliest documentary evidence relating to the church is in the
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dating from the 18th century which is listed at Grade II. Also in the churchyard to the north of the church is a raised mound of earth, Twmpath Garmon, which is traditionally held to be the preaching mound of St Garmon. The
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in a single chamber, a vestry on the north near the west corner and a porch opposite it. Near the west end is a bell turret with a spire. At the chancel end and over the porch are metal cross
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carried out in 1859 under R. K. Penson when the vestry on the west wall was replaced by a new one on the north side. Changes were made to the gallery, the west
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The church holds services every Sunday and during the week. Other services are arranged as required. The
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