Welcome to St Trillo's

Join our vibrant community in Rhos on Sea for worship and fellowship at St Trillo's and St George's churches.

St. Trillo's Church in Rhos on Sea, also known as Llandrillo yn Rhos, is a site with a rich history, potentially dating back to the 6th century. It's believed to be the oldest church in North Wales, with the present building possibly dating from the 13th century. The church is dedicated to Saint Trillo, who is said to have established a hermitage here.

Early Origins:
The church is named after Saint Trillo, a 6th-century saint who founded a hermitage on the site. It's believed he built his cell on the site of an ancient spring, which provided him with drinking water and was later used for baptisms.
13th Century:
The present church building is thought to have its roots in the 13th century, with parts of the structure possibly dating back to that time.
16th Century:
A southern nave and a four-sided tower were added in the 16th century, expanding the original structure.
Ednyfed Fychan's Chapel:
The church was originally a private chapel built by Ednyfed Fychan, who lived in the nearby Llys Euryn. He obtained a license from the Pope to build it, so masses could be sung for his soul.
Possible Submergence:
Some historical accounts suggest that the original parish church for the area was submerged by the sea in the 8th or 9th century, making St. Trillo's the parish church.
Whitewashed for Seamen:
The church was whitewashed to serve as a landmark for sailors.
Restorations:
The building has undergone significant repairs and renovations throughout its history, particularly in the 19th and 20th centuries.
St. Trillo's Chapel:
The nearby St. Trillo's Chapel, considered the smallest church in the British Isles, is also associated with Saint Trillo and is located on the site of his original cell.

St Trillo's Parish Church

St George's Church

St. George's Church in Rhos on Sea was built in 1913 as a chapel of ease to the parish church of Llandrillo yn Rhos, to serve the growing population of the new town. The church was designed by architect L.W. Barnard and features a Perpendicular style with a cruciform plan, including a west tower, nave, aisles, transepts, and chancel. The tower was completed in 1965.

The church's design includes a cruciform plan, with a west tower, nave, two aisles, transepts, and a chancel.
Notable features include the fine series of stained glass windows, the octagonal pulpit, and the altar and reredos.

The church was built to accommodate the expanding population of Rhos on Sea, which had developed as a new town.

St. George's was initially a chapel of ease within the larger parish of Llandrillo yn Rhos. It is now part of the Aled Mission Area in the Diocese of St Asaph.

St Trillo's Chapel

The smallest church in regular use in the uK

St. Trillo's Chapel in Rhos-on-Sea is a historic chapel with roots tracing back to the 6th century, potentially built on the site of an earlier church. It's dedicated to St. Trillo, a 6th-century saint who is said to have had a hermitage there. The present building, while having undergone significant repairs and renovations, is believed to date back to the 16th or 17th century. It's also known as the smallest church in the British Isles, with a capacity for only six people.

St. Trillo, a 6th-century saint, is believed to have established a cell or hermitage on this site, potentially using a wooden structure or wattle and daub. Over time, a more permanent structure was likely built, possibly on the site of the earlier cell.

In the 13th century, a private chapel was licensed here for Ednyfed Fychan, allowing masses to be sung for his soul.

The church was whitewashed to serve as a landmark for sailors. The chapel has seen numerous repairs and reconstructions throughout its history, including a significant restoration in the late 19th century.

A holy well is located within the chapel, its water believed to have healing properties, and it continues to flow under the chapel floor. St. Trillo's Chapel is renowned for being the smallest church in the British Isles, with a capacity for only a handful of worshippers