Friends of Friendless Churches (FoFC), also referred to as 'The Friends', is aregistered charity formed in 1957, active in England and Wales,[1] which campaigns for and rescuesredundant historic places of worship threatened by demolition, decay, or inappropriate conversion. As of July 2025, the charity cares for 71 redundant churches or chapels, 36 of which are in England, and 35 in Wales.[2]
The charity was formed in 1957 byIvor Bulmer-Thomas, a writer, formerMP and ahigh churchAnglican.[3] He was the charity's honorary director until his death in 1993. The first executive committee included prominent politicians, artists, poets and architects, among themJohn Betjeman,John Piper,Roy Jenkins,T. S. Eliot,Harry Goodhart-Rendel andRosalie Lady Mander. Initially the charity campaigned and obtained grants for the repair and restoration of churches within its remit.[clarification needed] The 1968Pastoral Measure established the Redundant Churches Fund (now calledChurches Conservation Trust). However, theChurch Commissioners turned down a number of buildings that the executive committee considered worthy of preservation, includingOld St Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe, andSt Peter's Church, Wickham Bishops. The charity therefore decided in 1972 to change its constitution, allowing it to acquire threatened buildings either byfreehold or bylease. The tower of the church at Lightcliffe was the first property to be vested with the charity.[4]
Bulmer-Thomas' first restoration project wasSt James's Church inLlangua, Monmouthshire. He led the project in 1954–55, with the repairs carried out by E A Roiser.[5] Bulmer-Thomas restored the church as a memorial for his late wife, Dilys Thomas, with a plaque dedicated to her placed at the church's entrance. After the restoration was complete he founded the FoFC in 1957 to "secure the preservation of churches and chapels, or of any part thereof, in the United Kingdom, whether belonging to or formerly used by theChurch of England or by any other religious body … for public access and the benefit of the nation", marking St James's as a pivotal building in the history of church conservation and repair in England and Wales.[6] Continuing his legacy, the FoFC completed a substantial restoration of St James's Church in 2024–25, which included extensive repair of the wagon roofs, lime plastering, rendering and limewashing.[7]
In 2025, the FoFC acquired four historically significant sites from theHistoric Chapels Trust, ensuring their long-term conservation and public access. The acquisitions wereFarfield Friends Meeting House (West Yorkshire),Coanwood Friends Meeting House (Northumberland),Cote Baptist Chapel (Oxfordshire), andBiddlestone Roman Catholic Chapel (Northumberland). This follows a strategic move by the Historic Chapels Trust to find sustainable new custodians for its portfolio of buildings ahead of the charity closing its operations. The chapels form part of the biggest single-year acquisition programme in the FoFC's 68-year history.
The charity raises money from various sources. Since 1999, it has worked in partnership withCadw and theChurch in Wales to take redundant churches in Wales into its care.[8] In Wales, the charity receives funding for takingAnglican churches into its care.[9] Of this, 70% comes from the Welsh Government through Cadw, and 30% from the Church in Wales.[10]
In England, the charity does not receive regular public funding, but has obtained grants from bodies such asEnglish Heritage.[11] Other funds are raised from donations, membership fees and legacies from members of the public.[12] Some churches have been supported by the formation of local groups of Friends.[13][14] The charity administers two trusts,[15] one of which, the Cottam Will Trust, was established byRev S. E. Cottam for "the advancement of religion of objects of beauty to be placed in ancientGothic churches either in England or Wales".[16]
All the churches owned by the charity arelisted buildings, and most are former Anglican churches, either from theChurch of England or theChurch in Wales, although there are also private chapels, aNonconformist chapel[17] and aRoman Catholic church.[18]
On the charity's 50th anniversary in 2007 it published a book titledSaving Churches, containing details of their history and accounts of their churches.[19] The charity describes itself as an architectural conservation organisation which aims to preserve beautiful places of worship as public monuments. The charity toldThe Guardian newspaper in 2019 that cared-for and cherished should not mean fossilised, and instead they want to offer their places of worship for public events such as concerts, knitting groups, seasonal lectures, art exhibitions, supper clubs and the occasional religious ceremony. "They intend to carry on working tirelessly to preserve whatShakespeare described as our magnificent 'sermons in stone' for generations to come",The Guardian stated.[20]
The Friends have argued against Church of England plans, published in 2021, that aimed to diminish the democracy of the church closure process, and reduce the transparency and accountability of the Church.[21]
The charity's patronage was made vacant following the death of theMarquess of Anglesey[22] in 2013. The ecclesiastical patron is RevWyn Evans, formerBishop of St Davids, and the president is theMarquess of Salisbury.[23]
Rachel Morley has been the director of the charity since 2018,[24] and as of January 2025[update] there were five members of staff.
The list is in two sections, one for England and the other for Wales. This division reflects the former management of most of the English churches by the Church of England and of the Welsh churches by the Church in Wales, and the different funding arrangements in the two countries.
Key
| Grade | Criteria[25] |
|---|---|
| I | Buildings of exceptional interest, sometimes considered to be internationally important |
| II* | Particularly important buildings of more than special interest |
| II | Buildings of national importance and special interest |
| Name | Location | Image | Date[A] | Notes | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter | Wickham Bishops,Essex 51°46′11″N0°38′36″E / 51.7698°N 0.6434°E /51.7698; 0.6434 (St Peter, Wickham Bishops) |  | 11th century | It is thought this was originally a private chapel for theBishops of London, and then became aparish church. It was restored in 1850, but then became achapel of ease in the parish of St Bartholomew. The fabric deteriorated and it was declaredredundant in 1975. Since 1995 it has been used as an artist's studio.[26] | II*[27] |
| St Peter | Llancillo,Herefordshire 51°55′30″N2°55′23″W / 51.9250°N 2.9231°W /51.9250; -2.9231 (St Peter, Llancillo) |  | 11th to 12th century | In a remote position near the England–Wales border, it is thought the site was used by ahermit in the 6th century. The church was restored in the 17th century, but it closed for public worship in 2006.[28][29] | II*[30] |
| Urishay Castle Chapel | Urishay,Peterchurch,Herefordshire 52°01′58″N2°59′18″W / 52.0328°N 2.9883°W /52.0328; -2.9883 (Urishay Castle Chapel) |  | Early 12th century | The chapel is built in thebailey of the now-ruinedUrishay Castle. Achancel was added in the 13th century, alterations were made in the 16th and 17th centuries, and restorations have been carried out during the 20th century. It has been under the care of the charity since 1978.[31][32] | II*[33] |
| St John | Allington,Wiltshire 51°09′12″N1°42′34″W / 51.1534°N 1.7095°W /51.1534; -1.7095 (St John the Baptist, Allington) |  | 12th century | Although it originated in the 12th century, only thechancel arch and part of aNorman arch remain from that period. The rest was built in 1847–51, and was designed by the "priest-architect" Fr William Grey.[34] | II[35] |
| St Mary | Temple, Corsley,Wiltshire 51°12′08″N2°15′06″W / 51.2021°N 2.2516°W /51.2021; -2.2516 (St Mary, Temple, Corsley) | .jpg) | 1902–3 | Private chapel built by the Barton Trust inArts and Crafts Gothic, funded by Mary Barton in memory of her husband and son.[36] | II[37] |
| All Saints | Ballidon,Derbyshire 53°05′12″N1°41′49″W / 53.0867°N 1.6970°W /53.0867; -1.6970 (All Saints, Ballidon) | .jpg) | 12th century | Originating in the 12th century, the church was much rebuilt and restored in the 19th century.[38] | II[39] |
| St Mary Magdalene | Boveney,Buckinghamshire 51°29′25″N0°38′51″W / 51.4903°N 0.6474°W /51.4903; -0.6474 (St Mary Magdalen, Boveney) |  | 12th century | The church stands on the north bank of theRiver Thames, and was built for bargemen working on the river. It was declaredredundant in 1975 and came under the care of the charity in 1983. It was later found that the tower was unstable, and repairs costing £200,000 have been carried out, partially funded by choral concerts held at nearbyEton College.[40][41] | I[42] |
| St Leonard | Spernall,Warwickshire 52°15′26″N1°52′29″W / 52.2572°N 1.8748°W /52.2572; -1.8748 (St Leonard, Spernall) |  | 12th century | Alterations were made to the church in the 14th and 18th centuries. In the mid-19th century achancel, porch andbellcote were added. It was declaredredundant in 1972. After an application for conversion to a house was declined, it was bought by theAncient Monuments Society to save it from demolition. A series of repairs has been carried out, and since 1983 it has been used as an artist's workshop.[43][44] | II*[45] |
| St John the Baptist | Sutterby,Lincolnshire 53°13′50″N0°04′29″E / 53.2306°N 0.0746°E /53.2306; 0.0746 (St John the Baptist, Sutterby) |  | 12th century | Additions were made to the church in the 14th century and a porch was built in 1743. It was maderedundant in 1972. It was donated as a monument in 1981. Major repairs were carried out in 2002, and more are being undertaken in 2010.[46] | II[47] |
| St Mary | Hardmead,Buckinghamshire 52°07′11″N0°38′09″W / 52.1196°N 0.6358°W /52.1196; -0.6358 (St Mary, Hardmead) |  | 13th century | The church was built to serve amedieval village that has since disappeared. Additions were made to it in the 15th century. After it was declaredredundant, it was proposed to convert it into a house, but it was acquired by the charity and, as of 2010, is managed by the Friends of Hardmead.[48] | I[49] |
| Ruins ofSt Andrew's Church | South Huish, South Hams,Devon 50°15′20″N3°49′54″W / 50.2555°N 3.8318°W /50.2555; -3.8318 (Ruins of St Andrew's Church, South Huish) |  | 13th century | Additions were made to the church in the 14th and 15th centuries, but its fabric deteriorated and by 1866 it was considered to be beyond repair. A new church was built in a nearby village and all the fittings were removed. The charity has carried out work to slow down the rate of decay of the ruins, and services are held annually at the site.[50] | II*[51] |
| St Andrew | Woodwalton,Cambridgeshire 52°25′27″N0°13′25″W / 52.4241°N 0.2237°W /52.4241; -0.2237 (St Andrew, Woodwalton) | | 13th century | Additions and modifications have been made over the centuries since it was built. Because of its isolated position, it has suffered from theft and, since it was declaredredundant, it has been subject to damage from vandalism. In addition the foundations are moving, leading to parts of the church settling at different rates. The church has been placed on theHeritage at Risk Register and applications have been made for grants towards its repair.[14][52][53] | II*[54] |
| St Mary | Fordham,Norfolk 52°34′14″N0°23′02″E / 52.5706°N 0.3838°E /52.5706; 0.3838 (St Mary, Fordham) |  | 13th century | The tower and southaisle were demolished in about 1730, leaving a simple church consisting of anave andchancel, with abellcote.[55] | II*[56] |
| St Denis | East Hatley,Cambridgeshire 52°08′17″N0°07′25″W / 52.1380°N 0.1235°W /52.1380; -0.1235 (St Denis, East Hatley) |  | c.1300 | A simple church without tower or spire. Thenave dates from about 1300; thechancel was rebuilt byWilliam Butterfield in 1871–74, with areredos articulated in different-coloured stones.[57][58] | II*[59] |
| St Mary | Mundon,Essex 51°41′28″N0°43′06″E / 51.6912°N 0.7182°E /51.6912; 0.7182 (St Mary, Mundon) |  | 14th century | The church is constructed from a variety of materials; thenave is in stone, thechancel in brick, theaisle on three sides of the tower istimber-framed, thebelfry isweatherboarded, and the roof is tiled. Some of the original 18th-century furniture is still present. Repair and conservation work, assisted by a grant of £140,000 fromEnglish Heritage, has been carried out.[11][60] | I[61] |
| St Mary Magdalene | Caldecote,Hertfordshire 52°01′50″N0°11′56″W / 52.0305°N 0.1989°W /52.0305; -0.1989 (St Mary Magdalene, Caldecote) |  | 14th to 15th century | The church stands in adeserted medieval village that was abandoned mainly during the 15th and 16th centuries. It was repaired during the 18th century, but because of depopulation it was declaredredundant in 1975. It has been under the care of the charity since 1982, and its survival is now assisted by the Caldecote Church Friends.[62][63][64] | II*[65] |
| Ayshford Chapel | Ayshford,Devon 50°55′43″N3°21′20″W / 50.9285°N 3.3555°W /50.9285; -3.3555 (Ayshford Chapel) |  | 15th century | This was the private chapel of the Ayshford family of the adjacent Ayshford Court, and it was renovated in the 19th century. The charity undertook major work in 2001–02 that included restoration of the internal salmon-pinklimewash, and repair of the stained glass.[66][67][68] | I[69] |
| St Mary | Eastwell,Kent 51°11′24″N0°52′28″E / 51.1900°N 0.8745°E /51.1900; 0.8745 (St Mary, Eastwell) |  | 15th century | Only the tower, the wall of the southaisle, and the 19th-century mortuary chapel remain. The monuments formerly in the church have been moved, most of them to theVictoria and Albert Museum. The remains are ascheduled monument.[70][71] | II[72] |
| St Mary | Long Crichel,Dorset 50°53′31″N2°02′00″W / 50.8919°N 2.0334°W /50.8919; -2.0334 (St Mary, Long Crichel) |  | 15th century | ThePerpendicular tower dates from the 15th century. The rest of the church was rebuilt in 1851, although the interior is moreGeorgian thanGothic Revival in style.[18][73] | II[74] |
| Tower ofSt Peter's Church | Saltfleetby,Lincolnshire 53°23′12″N0°09′26″E / 53.3868°N 0.1573°E /53.3868; 0.1573 (St Peter, Saltfleetby) |  | Late 15th century | The tower is the only surviving part of the structure of this former church. It was taken into the care of the charity in 1976.[75] | I[76] |
| St John the Baptist | Papworth St Agnes,Cambridgeshire 52°15′50″N0°08′29″W / 52.2639°N 0.1414°W /52.2639; -0.1414 (St John the Baptist, Papworth St Agnes) |  | 1530 | The church was almost completely rebuilt in the 19th century, to a design thought to be by itsrector, Rev J. H. Sperling. By the 1970s it was largely derelict, and it was taken into the care of the charity in 1979. The church has been restored with the addition of a kitchen and toilets, and it is used as a community centre.[77][78] | II*[79] |
| Tuxlith Chapel | Milland,West Sussex 51°02′52″N0°49′26″W / 51.0478°N 0.8238°W /51.0478; -0.8238 (Tuxlith Chapel) |  | 16th century | A gallery was added to the chapel in the 17th century, and during the following century the northtransept was built. Because of population growth, a new larger church was built nearby in 1879, and the chapel was used as aSunday school. This use continued until the 1930s, but the building's fabric subsequently deteriorated and it was declaredredundant in 1974. The chapel has been restored and is now used as a community centre, hosting concerts and other events.[80][81][82] | II[83] |
| St Lawrence | Hutton Bonville,North Yorkshire 54°23′45″N1°28′59″W / 54.3958°N 1.483°W /54.3958; -1.483 (St Lawrence's, Hutton Bonvlle) | .jpg) | 17th century | The church dates from 16th and 17th centuries, but was almost completely rebuilt in 1896. It served as the estate church for Hutton Bonville Hall, Yorkshire home of theBeresford-Peirse family. The hall was demolished in 1962, and the church now stands in complete isolation, disturbed only by the trains of theEast Coast Main Line.[84] | II[85] |
| St Helen | Barmby on the Marsh,East Riding of Yorkshire 53°44′52″N0°57′18″W / 53.7477°N 0.9549°W /53.7477; -0.9549 (St Helen's, Barmby on the Marsh) |  | 17th century | The nave dates from 1600 (Historic England) or earlier (FoFC), the tower from the 18th century and the chancel from the 19th. The tower, with its coppercupola, dates from the 18th century restoration.[86] | II[87] |
| Thornton-le-Beans Chapel | Thornton-le-Beans, North Yorkshire 54°18′27″N1°23′37″W / 54.3075°N 1.3936°W /54.3075; -1.3936 (Thornton-le-Beans Chapel) |  | 1770 | This has always been achapel of ease in theparish of St Andrew, South Otterington. It is a stone chapel with a simple plan consisting of anave andchancel, with a westbellcote.[18][88][89] | II[90] |
| Tower ofOld St Matthew's Church | Lightcliffe, West Yorkshire 53°43′28″N1°47′23″W / 53.7245°N 1.7896°W /53.7245; -1.7896 (St Matthew's Church Tower, Lightcliffe) |  | 1775 | TheNeoclassical style church was replaced in the late 19th century by a new church a short distance away, and it was then used as a mortuary chapel. It was damaged in a storm in the 1960s, and then suffered from vandalism. The body of the church was demolished, and the tower was taken into the care of the charity, who organised its repair.[91] | II[92] |
| Strict and Particular Baptist Chapel | Waddesdon,Buckinghamshire 51°49′44″N0°54′31″W / 51.8289°N 0.9085°W /51.8289; -0.9085 (Baptist Chapel, Waddesdon) |  | 1792 | A porch and an extension were added in the 19th century. The chapel closed in 1976, and since then the charity has carried out repairs to the chapel and to its associated stables.[93][94] | II[95] |
| Chapel of St John the Baptist | Matlock Bath,Derbyshire 53°07′52″N1°33′42″W / 53.1311°N 1.5616°W /53.1311; -1.5616 (Chapel of John the Baptist, Matlock Bath) |  | 1897 | This was a private chapel for Mrs Louisa Sophia Harris, who commissionedArts and Crafts artists to design the building and its fittings and furnishings. These includedGuy Dawber,Louis Davis, George Bankart and John Cooke. Since taking it over, the charity has organised repairs and cleaning.[96][97] | II*[98] |
| St Mary of the Angels | Brownshill,Chalford,Gloucestershire 53°07′52″N1°33′42″W / 53.1311°N 1.5616°W /53.1311; -1.5616 (St Mary of the Angels, Brownshill) |  | 1930–37 | The church was built to serve the religious community of Templewood, later aTertiary Chapter of theDominican Order. It is the firstRoman Catholic church to be vested in the charity.[18] | II[99] |
| St Helen | Skeffling,East Riding of Yorkshire 53°39′12″N0°04′26″E / 53.6534°N 0.07393°E /53.6534; 0.07393 (St Helen, Skeffling) |  | 15th century | A parish church dating from the 15th century with 19th and 20th century restorations.[100] | I[101] |
| St Andrew | South Runcton,Norfolk 52°39′16″N0°23′31″E / 52.6545°N 0.3920°E /52.6545; 0.3920 (St Andrew, Runcton Holme) | .jpg) | 12th century | Originally built in the 12th century, the church was completely rebuilt in 1838–9. It is one of the earliestVictorian churches in the county.[102] | II*[103] |
| St Mary's | Kenderchurch, Kilpeck,Herefordshire 51°57′03″N2°52′13″E / 51.9508°N 2.8702°E /51.9508; 2.8702 (St Mary's, Kenderchurch) |  | Much of the church was rebuilt by William Chick of Hereford in 1870–72, but it retains many older features. It came into the care of the Friends of Friendless Churches in October 2023.[104] The site is associated with the 6th-century Welsh saintCynidr. | II[105] |
| Name | Location | Photograph | Date[A] | Notes | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peulan | Llanbeulan,Anglesey 53°15′05″N4°26′27″W / 53.2513°N 4.4409°W /53.2513; -4.4409 (St Peulan, Llanbeulan) |  | 12th century | Despite a 19th-century restoration, the church has retained its simplemedieval character. It contains afont that possibly dates from the pre-Norman era.[106] | II*[107] |
| St James |  | 12th century | The structure at St James's in Llangua dates from the 12th century, as a small stone building with an oak roof. Around 1500, a new roof was added, in addition to the newchancel, windows, and a new doorway. A Victorian restoration project was undertaken in 1889 byThomas Nicholson ofHereford.[108]Ivor Bulmer-Thomas led its mid-20th century restoration as a dedication to his late wife, with the FoFC continuing his legacy and launching a large-scale restoration of the church in 2024-25. | II*[109] | |
| St Jerome | Llangwm Uchaf,Monmouthshire 51°42′03″N2°49′19″W / 51.7009°N 2.8220°W /51.7009; -2.8220 (St Jerome, Llangwm Uchaf) |  | 12th century | The church has 12th century origins and was restored in 1863–1878. Its features include a formidable tower to the north side, an elaborately carved early 15th century screen, 19th century floor tiles and the 19th century east window.[110] | I[111] |
| St Cynhaearn, Ynyscynhaearn | Ystumllyn, nearCriccieth,Gwynedd 52°55′34″N4°11′40″W / 52.9262°N 4.1945°W /52.9262; -4.1945 (St Cynhaearn, Ystumllyn) |  | 12th century | The church stands in an isolated position on what used to be an island in a former lake, and is approached by an ancientcauseway. Its structure dates from the 12th, 16th and 17th centuries, while most of the interior fittings areGeorgian in style, dating from 1832.[112] | II*[113] |
| St Mary, Tal-y-llyn | NearAberffraw,Anglesey 53°13′40″N4°26′54″W / 53.2277°N 4.4484°W /53.2277; -4.4484 (St Mary, Tal-y-llyn) |  | 12th century (probable) | This is a simplemedieval church that is virtually unrestored. Its fabric dates from the 12th century (probably) and the 16th and 17th centuries. Most of the furnishings are from the 18th century, although some have had to be replaced because of vandalism in the 20th century.[114] | I[115] |
| St Mary | Derwen,Denbighshire 53°02′44″N3°23′18″W / 53.0455°N 3.3882°W /53.0455; -3.3882 (St Mary, Derwen) |  | 13th century | St Mary's Church retains late pre-Reformation stone carving, and arood screen with its loft. Its fabric dates from the 13th century, and it was restored in 1857. The churchyard contains a pre-Reformation cross and a sundial, both of which are listed.[116][117] | I[118] |
| St Odoceus | Llandawke,Carmarthenshire 51°46′24″N4°29′25″W / 51.7732°N 4.4904°W /51.7732; -4.4904 (St Odoceus, Llandawke) |  | 13th century | Having been built in the 13th century, it was remodelled during the following century, and restored in theVictorian era. When it was taken over by the charity in 2006 it was in "a state of dereliction"; repair and restoration work has been carried out.[119] | II[120] |
| St Ellyw | Llanelieu,Powys 52°00′00″N3°11′19″W / 52.0000°N 3.1887°W /52.0000; -3.1887 (St Ellyw, Llanelieu) |  | 13th century | In an isolated position in theBrecon Beacons, it has retained much of itsmedieval interior, including wall paintings and arood screen. It is used as a venue for the annualTalgarth Festival.[121] | I[122] |
| St Michael and All Angels | Llanfihangel Rogiet,Monmouthshire 51°35′06″N2°47′09″W / 51.5850°N 2.7857°W /51.5850; -2.7857 (St Michael, Llanfihangel Rogiet) |  | 13th century | The church stands close to a group of farm buildings. Following a programme of restoration work by the charity, it is managed by the Local History Society.[123] | II*[124] |
| St Brothen | Llanfrothen,Gwynedd 52°57′01″N4°03′08″W / 52.9503°N 4.0521°W /52.9503; -4.0521 (St Brothen, Llanfrothen) |  | 13th century | The church was re-roofed in the 15th century, additions were made in the 17th century, and restorations took place in the 19th century. It retains itsrood screen constructed from the wood of trees felled between 1496 and 1506.[125] | I[126] |
| St Michael and All Angels | Castlemartin,Pembrokeshire 51°38′59″N5°01′18″W / 51.6498°N 5.0216°W /51.6498; -5.0216 (St Michael and All Angels, Castlemartin) |  | 13th century (probable) | The church dates from the late 12th/early 13th centuries and was restored twice in the 19th century. It contains important Victorianstained glass byHeaton, Butler and Bayne andHardman & Co., with one of the latter to a design byAugustus Pugin.[127] | I[128] |
| St Michael and All Angels | Gwernesney,Monmouthshire 51°42′43″N2°50′54″W / 51.7119°N 2.8482°W /51.7119; -2.8482 (Church of St Michael and All Angels, Gwernesney) |  | 13th century | Amedieval church which was lightly restored in 1863–1864 byPrichard andSeddon. Two bells in the western bell turret are original, dating from the 13th century and among the oldest church bells in Monmouthshire.[129] | I[130] |
| Hodgeston Parish Church | Hodgeston,Pembrokeshire 51°39′31″N4°51′01″W / 51.6585°N 4.8503°W /51.6585; -4.8503 (Hodgeston Parish Church) |  | 13th century (probable) | At the beginning of the 19th century the church was "in extreme disrepair". It was renovated in the 1850s, but retained many of its internal features, including aNormanfont, a doublepiscina, and a triplesedilia.[131] | II*[132] |
| St Decumanus | Rhoscrowther,Pembrokeshire 51°40′46″N5°02′00″W / 51.6794°N 5.0332°W /51.6794; -5.0332 (Rhoscrowther Church) |  | 13th century (possibly) | Mainly medieval church with a tall tower, dedicated toSt Decumanus (St Decuman). Has four side chapels associated with houses in the parish. Located beside a large oil refinery.[133] | I[134] |
| Manordeifi Old Church | Manordeifi,Pembrokeshire 52°03′30″N4°35′08″W / 52.0584°N 4.5855°W /52.0584; -4.5855 (Manordeifi Old Church) |  | 13th or 14th century | The church stands close to theRiver Teifi. Following repairs in the earlier part of the 19th century, it was abandoned as aparish church in 1899, and taken into the care of the charity in 2002. The tradition of keeping acoracle in the porch in case of flooding continues to be maintained.[135] | II*[136] |
| St Anno | Llananno,Powys 52°21′35″N3°19′46″W / 52.3597°N 3.3294°W /52.3597; -3.3294 (St Anno, Llananno) |  | 14th century | First recorded in 1304, the church was repaired in 1837 and completely rebuilt in 1877–1878 byDavid Walker of Liverpool. The interior contains arood screen of 1500, restored in 1880 and again in 1960, and "one of the great treasures of Welsh craftsmanship".[137] | II*[138] |
| St Baglan | Llanfaglan,Gwynedd 53°07′16″N4°18′34″W / 53.1210°N 4.3095°W /53.1210; -4.3095 (St Baglan, Llanfaglan) |  | 14th century | St Baglan's stands in an isolated position in a field. It escaped restoration in the 19th century, and retains its 18th-century furnishings, including communion rails,pulpit withsounding board,box pews and benches.[139] | I[140] |
| St Beuno | Penmorfa,Gwynedd 52°56′25″N4°10′20″W / 52.9402°N 4.1721°W /52.9402; -4.1721 (St Beuno, Penmorfa) |  | 14th century | Thechancel was added in the 15th century, and thevestry and porch in the 18th century. During the 19th century there were three restorations, but it retains itsmedieval roof.[141] | II*[142] |
| St Cadoc | Llangattock-Vibon-Avel,Monmouthshire 51°50′13″N2°47′24″W / 51.837°N 2.7901°W /51.837; -2.7901 (St Cadoc, Llangattock-Vibon-Avel) |  | 14th century | Amedieval church which was extensively restored in the 19th century byThomas Henry Wyatt. Working first forJohn Etherington Welch Rolls, and then for his son,John Rolls, 1st Baron Llangattock, Wyatt undertook two phases of restoration, in 1852-1853 and in 1875. The church contains important Victorianstained glass notably work byCharles Eamer Kempe. Members of the Rolls family are buried in the churchyard, includingCharles Rolls, an early aviator and co-founder ofRolls-Royce.[143] | II*[144] |
| St Mary | Llanfair Kilgeddin,Monmouthshire 51°46′23″N2°56′06″W / 51.7731°N 2.9349°W /51.7731; -2.9349 (St Mary, Llanfair Kilgeddin) |  | Mid to late 14th century (possible) | Although it was rebuilt in 1875–76, the church retainsmedieval contents, including afont. The walls are decorated inArts and Crafts stylesgraffito with designs byHeywood Sumner based on theBenedicite.[8][145] | I[146] |
| St Afran, St Ieuan and St Sannan | Llantrisant,Anglesey 53°19′40″N4°28′47″W / 53.3277°N 4.4798°W /53.3277; -4.4798 (St Afran, St Ieuan and St Sannan, Llantrisant) |  | Late 14th century | Sited in an isolated position by a farm, it became redundant in 1899 when a new church was built nearer the centre of the settlement. By 1970 it was in ruins and without a roof. It was repaired in 1976–77 and came into the care of the charity in 2002.[147] | II*[148] |
| St Mary | Penllech,Gwynedd 52°52′39″N4°38′48″W / 52.8775°N 4.6466°W /52.8775; -4.6466 (St Mary, Penllech) |  | 15th century (probable) | The church stands on an oldpilgrims' route. Although it was substantially rebuilt in 1840, its interior retains itsGeorgian style. Since coming under the care of the charity in 2009, repairs have been undertaken.[149] | II*[150] |
| St David | Llangeview,Monmouthshire 51°42′06″N2°52′27″W / 51.7017°N 2.8742°W /51.7017; -2.8742 (St David, Llangeview) |  | Late 15th century | The interior of the church is largely unrestored and contains a 15th-centuryrood screen with its loft, and rare pre-Victorianbox pews and other fittings. It was declared redundant in 1999, and repairs to the exterior have been carried out.[151] | I[152] |
| St Figael | Llanfigael,Anglesey 53°18′57″N4°30′41″W / 53.3158°N 4.5114°W /53.3158; -4.5114 (Llanfigael Church) | | 18th century (probable) | The church was largely rebuilt in 1841 and has retained most of its 19th-century interior. It also contains threefonts, the oldest dating back to the 12th century. Since taking it over, the charity has re-roofed it and reintroduced timbertracery in the windows.[153] | II[154] |
| St Andrew | Bayvil,Pembrokeshire 52°01′53″N4°46′08″W / 52.0314°N 4.7688°W /52.0314; -4.7688 (St Andrew, Bayvil) |  | Early 19th century | This is thought to be an early 19th-century rebuild of amedieval church, and it has been unaltered since. Its features includebox pews, a three-deckerpulpit with asounding board, and a 12th-centuryfont.[155] | II*[156] |
| St Michael's Church | Tremain,Ceredigion 52°06′28″N4°34′42″W / 52.1078°N 4.5782°W /52.1078; -4.5782 (St Michael, Tremain) |  | 1846–48 | John Jones, otherwise known by hisbardic name ofTalhaiarn, designed the church inEarly English style. Jones is acknowledged as the first Welsh architect to have been trained formally, and this is the only building he designed exclusively by himself.[157] | II*[158] |
| St Dogfael | Meline,Pembrokeshire 52°00′55″N4°44′38″W / 52.0152°N 4.7439°W /52.0152; -4.7439 (St Dogfael, Meline) |  | 1864-65 | A Victorian church dating from 1864 byRobert Jewell Withers forSir Thomas Lloyd ofBronwydd Castle.[159] | II[160] |
| St Mark | Brithdir,Gwynedd 52°44′55″N3°50′00″W / 52.7487°N 3.8332°W /52.7487; -3.8332 (St Mark, Brithdir) |  | 1895–98 | Designed byHenry Wilson, this is considered to be one of the finestArts and Crafts churches in Wales. It was commissioned in memory of Rev Charles Tooth, founder ofSt Mark's English Church, Florence.[161] | I[162] |
| St Teilo | Llandeloy,Pembrokeshire 51°53′51″N5°06′58″W / 51.8975°N 5.1162°W /51.8975; -5.1162 (St Teilo, Llandeloy) |  | 1926 | The church was built frommedieval ruins and designed byJohn Coates Carter based on the principles of theArts and Crafts Movement. Its interior is dominated by a carvedrood screen and a paintedreredos.[163] | II[164] |
| St Philip | Caerdeon,Gwynedd 52°44′37″N3°59′57″W / 52.7436°N 3.9993°W /52.7436; -3.9993 (St Philip, Caerdeon) | .jpg) | 19th century | Built for the Rev.William Edward Jelf in 1862, designed by his brother-in-law,John Louis Petit. Jelf, aHigh church clergyman wanted a church on his newly acquired estate where hisOxfordseminarians could worship in theEnglish language. A furious row ensued, as there was an existing legal obligation to hold services inWelsh in all churches in Welsh-speaking areas. Jelf lost his case in theCourt of Arches but was supported by theBishop of Bangor who used his influence and position in theHouse of Lords to secure the passing of the English Services in Wales Act in 1863, which allowed for English-language services in certain circumstances, including if the church was a private chapel, as St Philip's was deemed to be.[165] | I[166] |
| St Twrog's Church | Bodwrog,Anglesey, North Wales |  | 15th century | Set in a remote part of the countryside in the middle ofAnglesey, St Twrog's Church is dedicated toSt Twrog, who was active in the late 5th and early 6th centuries. The present small single-cell church at Bodwrog (the dwelling of Twrog) was built of rubble during the reign ofHenry VII (1485-1509). St Twrog’s has remained very much as it was when it was constructed in the late 15th century. It was gifted toJesus College, Oxford, in 1648 where it paidtithes for over 200 years.[167] | II*[168] |
St Peter's,Corpusty, Norfolk was owned from 1982, then transferred into the care of the Norfolk Churches Trust in 2009.[169]
From 1993 to 2021, the Friends worked in partnership with theAncient Monuments Society, sharing an office and staff, operating a joint membership scheme, and publishing a joint newsletter, while retaining separate finances and governing bodies. The co-operation came about because the Friends' founder, Ivor Bulmer-Thomas, was also Secretary and later Chairman of the Ancient Monuments Society. The arrangement was amicably dissolved at the request of the Friends,[170] effective 27 September 2021.[171]
A This is the date of first construction of the existing building.
