Saint Mary's Church

Quaint little church in need of some TLC. Good to see a church that's open so much. From the small churchyard outside you can see the odd tower and local stones exterior. There's also very informative plaque just past the entrance. The inside is quite traditional though in need of some touching up in places. The use of wood warms the feel a little especially the roof timbers. Definitely worth at least a few minutes to have a look around.
Sep 26th, 2022

Very nice Church by Rhosili Bay Beach. Historical building with nice people. Dropped some info about the long history of that beautiful place "The first church at Rhossili was dedicated to St Sulien and built at the base of Rhossili Down sometime in the 6th century. St Cynwal later established a monastery nearby. The Celtic church was rebuilt by the Normans around 1150, but a destructive storm buried the area beneath a huge blanket of sand. Bits of ruined walls can be seen beside the path to the beach. A new church was built in the last few years of the 12th century, in a clifftop location that would protect it from the effects of storm and sand. The Norman lord William de Turberville granted the church to the Knights Hospitaller of St John. When the Order was dissolved by Henry VIII at the Reformation the right to appoint rectors passed to the crown. The most interesting feature to survive from the early church is the Norman doorway, decorated with dogtooth moulding and chevrons; a pattern not usually seen in Wales. Carved onto the left-hand pillar is a scratch dial"
Aug 31st, 2022

interesting little church
Oct 24th, 2021

A solid stone built church made to withstand the coastal elements, good stain glass window and a stone baptismal font.
May 1st, 2020

This pretty little ancient church is well worth a visit. Inside is lovely and has a display for Edgar Evans who perished returning from the South Pole with Captain Scott.
Aug 19th, 2019