St Dyfnog Church

About

On the outskirts of Ruthin is the famous St Dyfnog Church, Llanrhaeadr-yng-Nghinmeirch, a Grade I listed building dating from the 13th century.  St Dyfnog’s church is named after the 6th century saint who lived by a nearby waterfall.  The church is most famous for its stained glass Tree of Jesse Window which dates from 1533, Llanrhaeadr. The window depicts the family tree of Christ and it is believed to be one of the finest medieval windows in Wales and today is one of the best preserved windows. St Dyfnog’s Holy well is also nearby, though it is a very simple site today, the well was said to have been lined with marble in the 18th century, with statues arranged around the outside, and there were changing rooms for pilgrims so they could bathe in the healing waters. The well became known for its healing powers during the middle ages and became a site of pilgrimage.