Maenclochog OS ref. Church SN 083274 |
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| Maenclochog takes its name from the 'ringing stones'. These
were two large stones which used to stand near a well, the 'Ffynnon Fair', beside the road
to the south-west of the church which is also dedicated to St Mary and is situated in the
centre of the village. It may date back to the 10th century but has been extensively
rebuilt throughout its history. The most recent restoration in 1881 owed much to the
success of the Maenclochog railway and its founder, Edward Cropper. His widow, Margaret,
gave generously to the church to save it from dereliction. The present building stands on a circular mound and traces of an early mediaeval Motte have been recorded close by. Buildings on the Motte were burnt during the Welsh rising against the Normans in 1215and again in 1257 under Llewellyn ap Gruffudd.. |
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