The Italian Prisoner of War Camp at Henllan, West Wales: A Remarkable Story of Faith, Craftsmanship & Survival

The Italian Prisoner of War Camp at Henllan, West Wales: History, the Handmade Church & How to Visit

Hidden in the quiet countryside near Henllan, Ceredigion, stands one of Wales’ most remarkable wartime sites: the Italian Prisoner of War Camp, known during WWII as Camp 70. Today, the camp’s most extraordinary surviving feature is its hand‑built Italian chapel, a place of worship created entirely from scrap materials by prisoners who were thousands of miles from home.

This guide explores the history of the camp, the incredible craftsmanship behind the chapel, and how you can visit this unique heritage site in West Wales.