Churches and Religious Places

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
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OS Grid SN943 086
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This church has a 130-ft perpendicular tower and a Jacobean monument in the Lady Chapel.
Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales

Attraction Type: Church
Location: city centre, near the castle
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OS Grid ST182 764
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A Benedictine house established around 1141 by Maurice de Londres (Maurice of London), whose tomb is in the south transept. The 12th century nave of the priory now serves as the parish church. Some of the former monastic buildings are now in private hands.
Church: A restored Priory church with a Saxon font. The church's website provides many details; there is much of interest to be seen here.
Ewenny, Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales

Attraction Type: Abbey
Location: off B4257
Website: Ewenny Priory
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OS Grid SS912 778
Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express
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12th century (restored). Norman font, doorway and chancel arch.
Marcross, Glamorgan, Wales

Attraction Type: Church
Location: off B4265, 3 m W Llantwit Major on minor roads
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OS Grid SS924 693
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Built in 1908 to serve the English-speaking congregation in the growing town of Grovesend.
High Street, Grovesend, Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales, SA4 4GT

Attraction Type: Church
Phone: 07922 295 564
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OS Grid SN591007
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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
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OS Grid ST187 719
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12th century Norman church, 16th century monuments and statuary.
St Bride's Major, Glamorgan, Wales

Attraction Type: Church
Location: 3 m S Bridgend, on B4265
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OS Grid SS894 750
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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
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OS Grid SS465 852
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Dates to 13th century and was built on Celtic foundation. Wooden rood screen, three bells, medieval wall paintings, Norman font.
Llanmaes, Glamorgan, Wales

Attraction Type: Church
Location: off B4265 near Llantwit Major
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OS Grid SS982 698
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The church has a massive stone tower and saddleback roof. The parish church is on the site of St Ceyndd's priory.
Llangennith, Glamorgan, Wales

Attraction Type: Church
Location: on minor road at western end of Gower Peninsula
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OS Grid SS427 913
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