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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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Partrishow, Patricio Church
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The church was restored in the early 20th century and is noted for its beautifully carved 16th century rood screen and loft, medieval stone altars, wall paintings and many other interesting features. It houses one of the oldest fonts in Wales.
Partrishow,
Gwent,
Wales
Attraction Type:
Church
Location: at the top of a hill in a remote valley of the Black Mountains, 6 m N Abergavenny
OS SO279 224
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Penarth, St Augustine
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1866 grey limestone church is considered masterpiece of neo-Gothic. It has a saddleback tower copied from the old church that was on the site. Interior has many colours and patterns.
Penarth,
Glamorgan,
Wales
Attraction Type:
Church
Location: on A4160
OS ST187 719
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Penderyn, St Cynog
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Some parts of a 1290 church survive; the rest was rebuilt in 1895. Large churchyard with monuments and views over the mountains.
Penderyn,
Glamorgan,
Wales
Attraction Type:
Church
Location: on the A4059, near the A465
OS SN943 086
Photo Credit: Churches of Wales
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Pennard, St Mary
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13th century church with modern stained glass window.
Pennard,
Gower Peninsula,
Glamorgan,
Wales
Attraction Type:
Church
Location: on B4436
OS SS566 887
Photo Credit: Churches of Wales
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Port Eynon, St Cattwg
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12th century church (enlarged in 1860's) with Norman doorway, stained glass windows and memorials.
Port Eynon,
Gower Peninsula,
Glamorgan,
Wales
Attraction Type:
Church
Location: on A4118
OS SS465 852
Photo Credit: Churches of Wales
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Presteigne, St Andrew
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Large 13-15th century church with architecture dating to the 9th century. A Flemish tapestry and rood screen are among other features of note.
Presteigne,
Powys,
Wales
Attraction Type:
Church
Location: on B4355
OS SO315 642
Photo Credit: Barbara Ballard
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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 |
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| Swansea, Gower and the Vale of Neath
| Cardiff, Coast, & Valleys of South
Wales | Wye Valley and Vale of Usk
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