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Churches and Religious Places

Bridgend - Llanmihangel | Llansannor - Wick
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Llansannor - St Senwyr
At Llansannor, on minor road near Cowbridge (A48), Vale of Glamorgan. The only church in Wales dedicated to this saint. A place of worship since the 12th century. Yard contains a lych gate and row of lime trees. The church has a saddleback roof, 16th century porch, porch with sundial, wall painting and other architectural features of interest.

Llantwit Major - St Illtud
On the B4265, Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan. Tel. 01446 795551. This church is a grade 1 listed building and should not be missed. It is really two churches in one, joined by a tower. One church is 13th century and contains a wall painting of St Christopher. The original Norman church (rebuilt in the 15th century) contains a number of effigies and early Christian stones and crosses.

Marcross - Holy Trinity
At Marcross, off B4265 near Llantwit Major. 12th century (restored). Norman font, doorway and chancel arch.

Monknash - St Mary Magdalene
At Monknash, off the B4265 near Llantwit Major. Simple church on 12th century foundation (restored). Stone pulpit.

Newport - St Woolos Cathedral
At Newport, off the M4, on Stow Hill. 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.

Penarth - St Augustine
At Penarth, south of Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan, on the A4160. 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.

St Bride's Major - (St Bridget)
12th century Norman church, 16th century monuments and statuary.

Wick - St James
At Wick, on the B4265 near Llantwit Major. Dates from 12th century and was part of Ewenny Priory. Newer parts are in Early English style. Medieval stone altar.

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Photo Credits - Ewenny Priory Church, Runston Chapel, courtesy Cadw, Llandaff Cathedral courtesy Llandaff Cathedral, St Mary's Llandaff courtesy www.wenvoe.org, St Cattwg, Llanmihangel, St Illtud, Holy Trinity, Monknash, Wick courtesy www.rblm.freeserve.co.uk, St Bride's Major courtesy of komor.freeserve.co.uk, St Woolo's Cathedral courtesy of Churches of Wales