This Tombstone Is Older Than America | St Peter's | LLanbedr

Llanbedr Dyffryn Clwyd first enters written record with the Norwich Taxation of 1254, and the church referred to is likely the worn red sandstone ruins of the western end of the building, dated to the early 13th century. The later limestone eastern end of the church is probably a 14th or early 15th century extension to the single celled building. The walls have been much reduced, probably as a result of a report of 1896 which voiced safety concerns. The western end, however, retains its original height, with the 19th century bell cote largely intact. The font, probably contemporary to its foundation in the 13th century, is in the chapel of ease at nearby Berth. The graveyard has a number of 17th century burials, including those of Margaret Lloyd (1616) and Robert ap Thomas of Llanbedr 1677.
The Old Church was abandoned in stages over a period of forty years or so. The churchyard was becoming full and was closed by an Act of Parliament in 1859 to all but the spouses of those already buried. The new owner of Llanbedr Hall, John Jesse had become determined to build a new church for the community after witnessing the distressing sight of the disinterring of previous remains at a funeral at around this time. Rather than give up more land about the old church, he resolved to build what is today the stunning new church of St Peter’s a little way down the hill. The site was not deconsecrated until 1991. John Jesse himself was buried in the old church in 1863.

[@sitiradziyah2159]

Rad, this video lk great w.the brighter, cooler church area, lk beautiful stone, quiet, peaceful area, scenery is beautiful, distance lk large area, wonderful church. Frm. Miss. Rad. Amazing.

[@Vince_uk]

Great Video , I am catching up slowly.

[@deadgoodwalks]

Thanks Vince

[@canimangel1]

Would love to be buried here. So peaceful.
Hoping for video where you go through the grave and read the stories on them 🤞
Love your videos. So respectful. Always harder when it's a child burial makes you appreciate what you have in life

[@rugged1509]

Truly awesome walks through history. Very, very interesting. Thank you, for taking the time to show everyone. Look forward to ur new videos. Truly appreciated.

[@pamelatillery2841]

Beautiful peaceful place, thanks for the walk 🇬🇧👍👍

[@deadgoodwalks]

Anytime Pamela 😀

[@yeahletsunpackthat]

This is amazing! Really, really gorgeous church. You can see the years though it

[@cynthiascott3637]

THANKS FOR SHARING!

[@deadgoodwalks]

No problem. Thanks for your comment x

[@Mari-B]

Thanks for sharing!🪦

[@JKThom-59]

Holy crap! That is an old graveyard. Fascinating! 😮

[@lindaball6714]

Beautiful church, I know the stones there look out of place but it’s kinda cool that it makes a statement for each stage of “repair/addition”. Every loss hurts someone but 7 is taking a bit much 😢

[@deadgoodwalks]

Yeah, I would never expect find the grave's of 7 children, one is shocking enough. Strangely enough I came across another one recently

[@lindaball6714]

@@deadgoodwalks awww that’s so sad, obviously something huge happened with disease or a horrible accident. Wonder what it was

[@deadgoodwalks]

@@lindaball6714 Yeah, I tried to find out but couldn't find anything

[@ramonapetermann9585]

That's really strange - I did not see a single cross on this graveyard. In comparison to many others you visited we can see lots of the in all shapes, I saw many on Highgate for example. But this churchyard seems..... lost and lonely.

[@deadgoodwalks]

I never noticed until you said, well spotted

[@jaymebujdos]

Another great video!

[@deadgoodwalks]

Thanks Jayme! Glad you enjoyed another dead good walk 💀 x

[@brendakrieger7000]

So heartbreaking about the children💔🪦⛪

[@deadgoodwalks]

I know, hopefully they're all together now

[@debroahisaacs2452]

If the stone walls could talk, what tales they would share.....

[@deadgoodwalks]

We might not want to hear them all ha

[@joelhurley2678]

Dan, very interesting place where that church used to be. Very Scenic area too, it was very pretty. I was wondering the one Crypt that was open this is a guess on my part, do you think that it might have been a family member that had it move to the newer Church? Anyway thank you very much for the tour and very much enjoyed it.

[@deadgoodwalks]

No that part of the tomb is always an empty space, the body will be underneath. Hope that helps

[@joelhurley2678]

@@deadgoodwalks thank you for answering, I didn't know that.

[@janetslicer3637]

The church and graveyard have a unique history with a lot of young children lost all around in their families. How sad, so they just move the church away.

[@crystal3674]

These videos look so interesting but I can barely hear you speaking, even with the volume all the way up.

[@marierowe5969]

If only the walls could talk

[@cook13doodle16]

Incredible

[@DennisSalonga-o8b]

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