St Asaph (/ ˈæsəf /; [2] Welsh: Llanelwy [ɬanˈɛlʊɨ̯] "church on the Elwy" [3]) is a cathedral city [4] and community on the River Elwy in Denbighshire, Wales. At the 2021 census the community …

Llanelwy is among the best documented of Celtic monasteries: the church was described as built "of smoothed wood, after the fashion of the Britons, seeing that they could not yet build of stone".

The Cathedral Church of Saints Asaph and Cyndeyrn, commonly called St Asaph Cathedral (Welsh: Eglwys Gadeiriol Llanelwy), is a cathedral in St Asaph, Denbighshire, north Wales. It …

Llanelwy is the Welsh name for the place called St Asaph. It means the sacred religious enclosure on the banks of the River Elwy. It is impossible to give an historically accurate account of the …

Saint Asaph of Llanelwy, also known as Asaph of Llan-Elwy, Asaph of Wales, and by variations of the name such as Asa, Asaf, Assa, and Assad, was a prominent figure in the early Christian …

A place of pilgrimage and worship for more than 1,400 years; we welcome people of all faiths and none to this ancient cathedral. We are open every day of the year.

The known story of St. Asaph (Llanelwy) begins in 576AD when St. Kentigern ( Mungo) departed from his original foundation on the shores of the Clyde and is said to have taken flight to Wales …

Jan 30, 2024 · It follows riverside paths along Afon Elwy, and quiet roads, showcasing the historical and peaceful features of Llanelwy, away from the A525 and A55. There are stiles …

St Asaph was formally declared a city in 2012. The cathedral is in the rather compact city centre, on the corner of High Street and Upper Denbigh Road, both of which are part of the A525. The …

Llanelwy is the Welsh name for the place called St Asaph. It means the sacred religious enclosure on the banks of the River Elwy. It is impossible to give an historically accurate account of the …