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Gileston (Silstwn)

Gileston church

Gileston church



Iolo and his family had many connections with Gileston. His father, Edward Williams, senior, lived there before he married and moved to Pennon, where Iolo was born. It is believed that a tombstone erected on the wall in the back of the church is an example of his work.

A possible example of the craftsmanship of Edward Williams, Iolo\

A possible example of the craftsmanship of Edward Williams, Iolo's father, in Gileston church



A possible example of Iolo's work as a stonemason may be found in the graveyard.

Detail of the gravestone

Detail of the gravestone

A grave in the graveyard, possibly an example of Iolo\

A grave in the graveyard, possibly an example of Iolo's craftsmanship




Taliesin Williams kept a school in the village at one time.

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