by PeterWebAdmin | Feb 12, 2025 | Gower Churches
Bishopston Church, situated at the head of Bishopston Valley, is dedicated to St. Teilo, an early “archbishop” of Llandaff. According to the ‘Book of Llandaff’ – Liber Landavensis – the Parish of Bishopston dates back to the...
by PeterWebAdmin | Feb 12, 2025 | Gower Churches
St. Cadoc’s Church, Cheriton, was built in the 14th century to replace the one at nearby Landimore (which was abandoned because of the encroaching tides of the Burry Estuary). It is believed that the altar here is actually from this earlier church – its...
by PeterWebAdmin | Feb 12, 2025 | Gower Churches
St. Illtyd’s Church is located in the almost secretive village of Ilston, reached only via winding narrow lanes or woodland walks. The most dominant feature of the church is its huge tower, topped with its battlemented saddle-backed roof and the ancient yew tree...
by PeterWebAdmin | Feb 12, 2025 | Gower Churches
Llandewi Church stands amidst quiet fields and farm buildings and seems, at first glance, impossible to reach. Access can be made by car, however, by taking the track leading to the neighbouring farm and there is a small car park situated to the rear of a rather muddy...
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 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...
