by PeterWebAdmin | Feb 12, 2025 | Gower Churches
Llangennith Church is the largest of the Gower churches and dominates the village of Llangennith. It has a huge saddle-backed tower containing four bells, one of which is cracked and cannot be rung. Given its location, the church is predictably dedicated to St....
by PeterWebAdmin | Feb 13, 2025 | Gower Villages
A small and quiet village, Llanmadoc once supported both a bustling weaving and farming community. Still resoundingly picturesque, Llanmadoc of yesteryear must really have been a stunningly beautiful place in which to wander and take in the scenery. Perhaps a little...
by PeterWebAdmin | Feb 12, 2025 | Gower Churches
Llanmadoc Church is the smallest of the Gower churches and is dedicated, unsurprisingly, to St. Madoc. The building is of 13th Century construction, although much of what is seen today of the building dates back to only 1865, when the church was renovated quite...
by PeterWebAdmin | Feb 13, 2025 | Gower Villages
Llanmorlais is a village settlement, spreading inland from the Burry Estuary, and usually associated with Crofty. It is now home to the dwindling cockling industry that is more familiarly linked with Penclawdd. Formerly known as Glasmorleys and Glanmorlais, the...
by PeterWebAdmin | Feb 13, 2025 | Gower Villages
Llanrhidian is one of Gower’s larger parishes and up until the beginning of the 20th century was famous for its large weaving industry. The remains of one of its larger woollen factories, Staver Hagar, can be seen at the end of the lane that stretches down to...
