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Carmarthenshire

Churches and Religious Places

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Carmarthen - St Peter
In Carmarthen on the A40. Built of local red sandstone and grey shale, it is a large church with a tower, nave, chancel, south aisle and Bishop's court. Thought to be on the site of a Celtic pre-Norman church, its recorded history dates from 1100 when it was conferred by Henry I on Battle Abbey. Parts date from the 13th century. Many of the 17th-19th century memorials in the church are of famous people. Church website: http://netministries.org/see/churches/ch08035

Cenarth - St Llawddog
At Cenarth, on the A484.
The church is named after St. Llawddog, a 6th century patron of four churches in the diocese of St. David's. The 1872 church replaced an earlier church fallen into ruin. In the churchyard can be found a "sarsen" stone of millstone grit with an inscription cut into it. The origin of the stone is shrouded in the past. The bowl of the church's font dates from the 12th century or earlier. It was, at one time, used for a pig trough.

Llanegwad - Holy Trinity
Two miles from Llanegwad.
Built in 1865 of local sandstone with a Gothic style bell tower. Stained glass windows, wooden barrel vault nave, decorated interior with 25 frescoes. Bucknall was the architect.

Llanegwad - St Edgwad Church
At Llanegwad, east of Carmarthen, on the A40.
The church is the only remaining building on the site where several monasteries and religious cells once existed. The building was begun in the 10th-11th century, restored in the 19th century.

Laugharne - St Martin
At Laugharne, on the A4066.
Cruciform shaped church with huge square tower supported by pointed arches. Place of worship since Norman times. The church was restored in the 15th century and again in 1873. Contains a Celtic cross-slab, painted nave ceiling, brass chandelier, and many memorials. 15th century Italian brocade cope and church silver, not on display, are owned by the church. Location of Dylan Thomas's grave.

Llandovery - St Mary
Just north of Llandovery, on the A483. Roman bricks were used to build part of the walls of the church. A famous grave is that of William Williams, a composer of well-known hymns, most notably, "Guide me O Thou great Jehovah".

Whitland - Ciffig Church
Near Whitland on the A40.
Grade II 12th century church with a preaching window by the pulpit.

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Photo credits - Cenarth © Barbara Ballard, other photos courtesy of www.llanegwad-carmarthen.co.uk