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Tenby, St Mary
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St Mary's is one of the largest parish churches in Wales. It has a 152-ft spire. The original church was 13th century. It was enlarged 200 years later. The chancel has a wagon roof with carved bosses. The church is full of memorials from the 15th-19th centuries.
Tenby,
Dyfed,
Wales
Attraction Type:
Church
Location: on A478
OS SN133 005
Photo Credit: Lynn
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Usk, St Mary's Priory Church
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This was a 12th century Benedictine priory church for nuns. It has a large Norman tower, a 15th century roodscreen, an organ, and an old brass memorial.
Usk,
Gwent,
Wales
Attraction Type:
Church
Location: on A472
OS SO378 009
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Wick, St James
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Dates from 12th century and was part of Ewenny Priory. Newer parts are in Early English style. Medieval stone altar.
Wick,
Glamorgan,
Wales
Attraction Type:
Church
Location: on B4265, 4 m NW Llantwit Major
OS SS924 722
Photo Credit: www.rblm.freeserve.co.uk
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Wonastow, St Wonastow
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First church on the site built in 7th century. 12th century church, restored in the 1860's. Unusual hammerbeam roof supports, Norman cable moulding on font, 18th century bells.
Wonastow,
Gwent,
Wales
Attraction Type:
Church
Location: minor road off A40 south of Monmouth
OS SO484 109
Photo Credit: Churches of Wales
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Wrexham, St Giles
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The church is one of the "Seven Wonders of Wales". It has a 136-ft high three-stage tower (1506) with four corner turrets and minor pinnacles with sculpted figures of saints. The interior contains a timber roof decorated with figures of angels, a 15th century wall painting, carved corbels, and an interesting monument. There are 18th century wrought iron gates.
Wrexham,
Clwyd,
Wales
Attraction Type:
Church
Location: on A534/483
OS SJ336 501
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