St Ellyw's Church, Llanelieu

St Ellyw's Church, Llanelieu
St Ellyw's Church, Llanelieu
St Ellyw's Church, Llanelieu
Location in Powys
52°00′00″N 3°11′19″W / 52.0000°N 3.1887°W / 52.0000; -3.1887
OS grid referenceSO 184 341
LocationLlanelieu, Powys
CountryWales
DenominationChurch in Wales
WebsiteFriends of Friendless Churches
History
DedicationSaint Ellyw
Architecture
Functional statusRedundant
Heritage designationGrade I
Designated28 September 1961
Architect(s)Baldwins of Brecon (restoration)
Architectural typeChurch
Groundbreaking13th century
Completed1905
Specifications
MaterialsSandstone 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.