Llanilltud’s story is one of national historical significance, but perhaps what makes this holy site sacred and special is the fact that it has enjoyed 16 centuries of unbroken continuity of prayer…… Read more
We believe that the ancient and sacred site we now call Llanilltud was the cradle of 'Celtic' Christianity and that Llanilltud's story is one of the greatest untold stories in Welsh History.
The medieval church
Church history The original Celtic church probably stood on the site of the west church, and this was rebuilt by… Read More
St. Illtud’s Church
Our Galilee acquired a new function as a ‘chantry chapel’ in the 15th century, when wealthy landowners the Raglan family… Read More
The early Celtic church and stones
The illustration below depicts the Celtic Monastery in its final phase at the end of the 11th century, just prior… Read More
Saint Illtud
Britain’s oldest centre of learning Illtud’s school became famous throughout Britain, and attracted students from far and wide. The oldest… Read More