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Churches and Religious Places

Bishopston, St Teilo - Llanmihangel, St Michael Church



  Bishopston, St Teilo
  
Bishopston, St Teilo

12th and 13th century church with battlemented tower. Interior has a 12th century font and 15th century oak hammerbeam roof.
Bishopston, Gower Peninsula, Glamorgan, Wales

Attraction Type: Church
Location: off B4436
Website: Bishopston, St Teilo
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OS Grid SS577 894
Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express
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  Cardiff, Church of St John
  
Cardiff, Church of St John

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
Website: Cardiff, Church of St John
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OS Grid ST182 764
Photo Credit: M J Richardson, licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons Licence
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  Ewenny Priory
  
Ewenny Priory

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
Cadw
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OS Grid SS912 778
Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express
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  Ilston, St Illtyd
  
Ilston, St Illtyd

13th century church with 6th century cell. Very large yew tree in the churchyard is thought to date from the same time as the church.
Ilston, Gower Peninsula, Glamorgan, Wales

Attraction Type: Church
Location: on minor road between B4271 and A4118 at Parkmill
Website: Ilston, St Illtyd
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OS Grid SS557 904
Photo Credit: Churches Wales
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  Llandaff, St Mary's Church
  
Llandaff, St Mary's Church

Refurbished 600-year-old medieval church.
Llandaff, Glamorgan, Wales

Attraction Type: Church
Location: 6 m W Cardiff, off A4119
Website: Llandaff, St Mary's Church
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OS Grid ST158 774
Photo Credit: www.wenvoe.org
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  Llanddewi, St David
  
Llanddewi, St David

13th century church with memorial slabs, and large bell.
Knelston, Gower Peninsula, Glamorgan, Wales

Attraction Type: Church
Location: off A4118
Website: Llanddewi, St David
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OS Grid SS468 888
Photo Credit: Churches of Wales
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  Llangennith, St Ceyndd Church
  
Llangennith, St Ceyndd Church

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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  Llanmadoc, St Madoc Church
  
Llanmadoc, St Madoc Church

Founded by St Madoc in 6th century, the church was rebuilt in the 13th century, then restored in the 1800's. A 6th century stone, c7th century boundary marker, and Norman font are in the interior.
Llanmadoc, Glamorgan, Wales

Attraction Type: Church
Location: 1 m past Britannia Inn on minor road at west end of Gower Peninsula
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OS Grid SS436 934
Photo Credit: Churches of Wales
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  Llanmaes, St Cattwg (St Cadoc)
  
Llanmaes, St Cattwg (St Cadoc)

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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  Llanmihangel, St Michael Church
  
Llanmihangel, St Michael Church

Dates from 13th century with Norman foundation. 18th century silver chalice belongs to the church.
Llanmihangel, Glamorgan, Wales

Attraction Type: Church
Location: off B4270 near Llantwit Major. Sited by Tudor manor house in farmland. No electricity.
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OS Grid SS982 719
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