Llanganten church is dedicated to St. Cannen, who is said to be a grandson of the local ruler Brychan Brecheiniog. Theophilus Jones suggests in the "History of Brecknockshire" that a church has been sited here from the 6th century. The first formal incumbent was appointed in 1574 but a church was in existence in 1282 when the body of Prince Llewellyn, who was killed close by, was temporarily laid to rest in the churchyard. At present the history of the existing church building remains a mystery, but we do know that it was restored in 1880 and the church walls are believed to be 17th century or earlier. The stone font is thought to be 12th century.
The churchyard also reveals more history - some of the tombstones date back to the early 1700s and in the chancel of the church are two stone tablets, one commemorating Rees Price, who died in 1762, and the other, Postuma, wife to William Price (1772).
More information about Llanganten church can be found in a booklet, unsurprisingly called "Llanganten Church", by Norman Tomsen which is available at our churches or by contacting us at info@irfonvalleyparish.co.uk.
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