Copyright K Lewis (c) 2008
The St. Tysilio church is situated on the aptly named Church Island in the Menai Strait adjacent to the Menai Strait bridge and is reached by crossing a small causeway. The Welsh name for the island is Ynys Tysilio, meaning the Island of Tysilio.
It is thought that Tysilio was the son of the famous sixth century ruler of Powys, Brochfael Ysgythrog and rather than become a warrior as his father wished he turned to religion and built the St. Tysilio church in the 6th century.
It is widely accepted that the current church has replaced an earlier church or chapel on the same site during the 15th century.
hello,
how can i find the location of grave in the cemetary
only by visiting the graveyard I’m afraid, I don’t believe there will be a map of the burials.
There is a transcript available of the cemetery and a location map accompagnies the booklet. I have a copy if you wish to contact me directly I can do a look up for you.
Syd, I would love a look up please for those buried in the graveyard, particularly of course “Tysilio” and photos if there are any
Many thanks
Justine