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Browse this gazetteer of historic churches and other religious sites
in Wales by region or alphabetically
(this section). Or find information on medieval Cathedrals
in Wales.
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Nevern, St Brynach
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Named after St Brynach of Pembrokeshire who founded a place of worship here in the 5th century. The church was on the pilgrimage route to St. David's. It has a post-Norman tower. The 13ft high, 10th-11th century patterned Celtic cross (in the churchyard) is notable among the collection of 6th century engraved Celtic memorial stones (one is carved with Latin and Ogham writing) and a pilgrim's cross. The churchyard contains cypress trees and ancient yews (147 species).
Nevern,
Dyfed,
Wales
Attraction Type:
Church
Location: 2 m W Newport, on B4582
OS SN082 399
Photo Credit: Barbara Ballard
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Newport, St Woolos Cathedral
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A parish church designated as a cathedral in 1930. The 11th century nave contains many Norman features. There is a 15th century tower. Some of the columns may be Roman in origin. A stained glass window in the east end is notable.
Stow Hill,
Newport,
Gwent,
Wales
Attraction Type:
Church
Location: off A4042
OS ST309 875
Photo Credit: Churches of Wales
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Nicholaston, St Nicholas
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Remains of Celtic cross slab in the porch. The church is a Victorian restoration of an earlier one. The interior contains several kinds of marble and alabaster.
Nicholaston,
Glamorgan,
Wales
Attraction Type:
Church
Location: on A4118
OS SS521 883
Photo Credit: Chuches of Wales
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Old Radnor, St Stephen
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The 15th-16th century Perpendicular style church is sited on a high hillside. The tower has arrowslits and battlements. The font may be 8th century. The church contains a 15th century stained glass window and 18th century monuments. The 15th screen that goes across the nave and aisles is considered the best in Wales. The early 16th century organ case is also decorated and is thought to be the oldest in Britain.
Old Radnor,
Powys,
Wales
Attraction Type:
Church
Location: on minor road off A44
OS SO250 593
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Oxwich, St Illtyd
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A medieval church with battlemented tower and painted chancel ceiling. It is supposed to mark the site of the original cell of St Illtyd.
Oxwich,
Gower Peninsula,
Glamorgan,
Wales
Attraction Type:
Church
Location: S end of Oxwich beach, off A4118
OS SS505 861
Photo Credit: Churches of Wales
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ATTRACTIONS IN WALES BY REGION
Map of Regions
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Wales Coast and Borderlands | Mid Wales and
Brecon Beacons | Ceredigion |
Pembrokeshire | Carmarthenshire
| Swansea, Gower and the Vale of Neath
| Cardiff, Coast, & Valleys of South
Wales | Wye Valley and Vale of Usk
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