Churches and Religious Places in Dyfed

A 12th century church once belonging to the priory of Pembroke, later granted to the canons of St David's Cathedral. In the porch is an 8th century pillar cross.
Jeffreyston, Dyfed, Wales, SA68 0RE

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Heritage Highlight: 8th century cross in the porch

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The parish church of Kidwelly began as a priory church serving a 12th-century Benedictine monastery. An excellent example of Decorated Gothic architecture, with a triple sedilia and richly carved piscina, medieval effigies in the south transept, and a 14th-century alabaster statue of the Madonna and Child that attracted pilgrims to Kidwelly.
Lady Street, Kidwelly, Dyfed, Wales, SA17 4UD

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Heritage Highlight: 14th-century statue of the Virgin Mary

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The parish church of Laugharne is a large cruciform building with a huge square tower supported by pointed arches. It has been a place of worship since Norman time, and it was restored in the 15th century and again in 1873. Within the church is a Celtic cross-slab, painted nave ceiling, brass chandelier, and many memorials. The church also owns a 15th century Italian brocade cope, though this is not on display.
Church Street, Laugharne, Dyfed, Wales, SA33 4QP

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Not much is known about the life of St Padarn; he was born in 6th century Wales around the same time as St David, though he never achieved the same popularity. He lived in the south and south-west of the country and is best known for founding a monastery here at Llanbadarn Fawr, just outside the sprawl of modern Aberystwyth.
Heol y Llan, Llanbadarn Fawr, Dyfed, Wales

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Heritage Highlight: A pair of early Christian crosses

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St David's is a large medieval church, founded in 1187 by the Bishop of St David's, on the site of the Synod of Brefi in 550 AD. Inside the church is a collection of 6th-9th century Celtic stones.
Llanddewi Brefi, Dyfed, Wales, SY25 6PE

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Heritage Highlight: Collection of early Celtic crosses

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St Michael's church is a 19th century restoration of a medieval building. Near the lych gate is an ancient holy well and a gnarled yew tree stands in the churchyard. Carbon dating has revealed that the yew is about 2000 years old.
Llandre, Dyfed, Wales

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Holy Trinity church in Pontargothi was built in 1865 of local sandstone with a Gothic style bell tower. Highlights include excellent stained glass windows, a wooden barrel vault nave, and a series of 25 frescoes decorating the interior.
Allt-y-Ferin, Pontargothi, Llanegwad, Dyfed, Wales, SA32 7PA

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St Egwad's church is the only remaining building on a site where several monasteries and religious cells once existed. The building was begun in the 10th-11th century, and restored in the 19th century.
Llanegwad, Dyfed, Wales

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Heritage Highlight: 11th-century origins

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St Elli's is the oldest church in Llanelli, built in the 12th century on the site of a 5th century cell, itself built on the site of a pagan shrine. There is a Norman tower and 15th century chancel, with ancient yews in churchyard.
Bridge Street, Llanelli, Dyfed, Wales, SA15 3UF

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Heritage Highlight: 12th century tower

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St Non's is the only domed church in Wales, a late 18th-century rebuilding of a medieval church, designed by architect John Nash for William Lewis of Llanerchaeron.
Llanerchaeron, Dyfed, Wales

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Heritage Highlight: The only domed church in Wales

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