St David was the church I had wanted to visit and drove out of Llanwrtd Wells up into the hills to visit. It stands in some really stunning countryside.
"St David Llanwrtyd was the original parish church the village further down the valley came about in the 19th century after the discovery of springs that brought about the spas that developed in the area. The church was founded in the 6th century The present building is mainly 14th-century and 16th-century, although parts wererestored in 1861/2 and 1935. The church formerly had a rood screen and loft as is evidenced by the surviving mural stair in the south wall of the nave. The only medieval furnishing in the church is the 14th or 15th-century font.
The church contains a cross-carved grave-marker, probably of the 8th or 9th century"
The path takes you to the church through the churchyard
Looking down on the west end low down is a blocked window
The north side
Looking south west from the east end
South view of the church, note the small lancet in the section that sticks out slightly
looking north the headstones at the west end of the churchyard
For the size of the church there are an amazing amount of monuments in the churchyard
Here we look east along the south side of the churchyard
A fenced family plot and headstones at the west end of the church
You cannot help come across chest tombs and fenced family graves in the churchyard
The north side churchyard extends quite away
This monument with the angel on was one which stood out to me
Across the road from the church is the new churchyard for the area
There were some nice headstones there
I did not take a photo of the porch outside but this is how it looks inside
With a fare few memorials on the wall of those who wanted to be remembered
Inside the church is quite light, it would need to be as there are no lights other than candles
Looking to the back with a statue in front of a blocked window
from the back looking down the church
Another view of the nave
Inside the chancel
Altar and east window
This has to be one of the nicest altar cloths I've seen in a while
Looking back through the church
Pulpit and one of the candelabras the pulpit looks very Victorian
Giving quite a view of the church
Pictures you can see in the church
A couple of memorials and a picture of the Madonna and Child
Candelabra and a cast iron wood burning heater
Wonderful carving of Saint David
Closer shot of the head and dove
Candelabra in one of the windows and the only one with coloured glass
Organ down the front of the church
The organ and lectern
There is a hand written list of the former priests of the church
Along the south side wall is this entrance
Inside stares leading up, the opening on the side is the one I said to note in a previous picture of the outside. This would have lead to a rood loft but there is nothing to show where it was inside the church, I did think of going up but left it. You can see roof joists at the top so that might have been the exit which looks like it is in the nave over the chancel arch
At the back another organ and a chest
The font which is 14th of 15th century though the base looks later
I would think this 8th or 9th century grave marker is the oldest I have come across
Small statue of St David
I will leave you this photo of the east window and altar cross looking out over the hillside.
Till next time I wish you all a wonderful weekend
A somber church. I wonder what it was like when it was new. Love the rustic walls and white doorway. What do you call that style?
ReplyDeleteNot like it is now that is for sure
DeleteThe church is in a lovely country setting. I like the headstones and the church itself is wonderful. Have a good Sunday and a peaceful week.
ReplyDeleteIt's ina beautiful setting and there are amazing headstones to look at
DeleteNice to see such a plain and simple church, though with a few ancient items too. Some good Welsh names in the early part of the list of priests.
ReplyDeleteThe person I was emailing is related to one of them
DeleteGosh, that has some fascinating items in it. My favourite was the 8th/9th C gravestone of course. I wonder if John Lloyd knew Clive of India? They were over there at the same time and the Tippoo Sultan was killed in battle in which Clive was involved. (Hence all the largesse at Powys Castle).
ReplyDeleteNot one I've stopped at, though I have driven past.
The gravestone took my eye as well
DeleteA beautiful but simple church. That 8th or 9th century grave marker is superb and must be my favourite item. I like the East Window in its simplicity and also the altar cloth and lectern cover.
ReplyDeleteI liked the whole church fro it's simplicity, very peaceful
ReplyDeleteI have visited the church several times, buy you have seen much more than me. Very nice pictures. Nigel
ReplyDeleteThanks Nigel
DeleteFounded in the 6th century?! That is remarkable. It looks like a wonderful place to visit. The last photo is stunning.
ReplyDeleteIt does make you think
DeleteI would love to wander around this property. Totally my kind of thing. Thank you for sharing this, I enjoyed all of the photos.
ReplyDeleteThank you Michelle
DeleteThis church is fascinating. Great photos. The chancel is lovely.
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DeleteWonderful photos of this beautiful old church.
ReplyDeleteEspecially love the last photo.
I fely I had to take that one
DeleteAn appealing and peaceful church.
ReplyDeleteIt was indeed William
DeleteWow... its wonderful. Thank you for sharing at
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DeleteAs always, interesting to see the structure and the inside. Great photos.
ReplyDeleteIt was good to see this one
DeleteThis is a very interesting church. It's amazing that it can be dated right back to the 6th century. I was also fascinated by the list of priests. It seems surprisingly short considering it goes all the way back to the 1400s!
ReplyDeleteI love coming across churches like this
DeleteStunning scenery, I admire how passionate you are about these buildings and the surroundings. Thank you for linking up and for sharing your snaps with #MySundaySnapshot.
ReplyDeleteThe scenery was beautiful
DeleteOh what a wonderful Church - here in Germany we have not often so stone Church Buildings,
ReplyDeletegreetings Kirsi