St Ellyw's Church, Llanelieu
| St Ellyw's Church, Llanelieu | |
|---|---|
St Ellyw's Church, Llanelieu | |
| 52°00′00″N 3°11′19″W / 52.0000°N 3.1887°W | |
| OS grid reference | SO 184 341 |
| Location | Llanelieu, Powys |
| Country | Wales |
| Denomination | Church in Wales |
| Website | Friends of Friendless Churches |
| History | |
| Dedication | Saint Ellyw |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Redundant |
| Heritage designation | Grade I |
| Designated | 28 September 1961 |
| Architect(s) | Baldwins of Brecon (restoration) |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Groundbreaking | 13th century |
| Completed | 1905 |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Sandstone rubble, slate roof |
St Ellyw's Church, is a redundant church in the village of Llanelieu, Powys, Wales. It is designated by Cadw as a Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Friends of Friendless Churches. It is sited at the edge of the Black Mountains within the Brecon Beacons National Park.
There is a tradition that Saint Ellyw was a granddaughter of King Brychan, the 5th-century king of Brycheiniog.