The Tudor dynasty’s Anglesey family church is to receive a grant for vital restoration work from the Welsh Assembly Government.

Parts of St Gredifael’s Church in Penmynydd date back to the 12th century, but the years have taken their toll on its roof, windows and doors, so the £78,000 from the Assembly’s historic buildings fund will be very welcome.

“We’ve been enthusiastic in trying to save the building,” said the Rev Philip Hughes. “We estimate we will need about £250,000 in all, so this will go a long way towards helping us start with the most urgent work.”

Inside St Gredifael’s is the tomb of Gronw Tudur, the great-uncle of Henry VII.

“There were five brothers at nearby Penmynydd [estate],” explained local historian, Tom Clifton.

“One was Gronw, whose effigy is on the oldest tomb at the church, and another was Meredudd.

“He had a son, Owain Tudur, who joined Henry V’s army and became a member of the court circle.”

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