St Mary's Church is an
Anglican
Anglicanism is a Western Christian tradition that has developed from the practices, liturgy, and identity of the Church of England following the English Reformation, in the context of the Protestant Reformation in Europe. It is one of th ...
parish church
A parish church (or parochial church) in Christianity is the church which acts as the religious centre of a parish. In many parts of the world, especially in rural areas, the parish church may play a significant role in community activities, ...
in the hamlet of
Llanllwch
St Mary's Church.
Llanllwch is a hamlet in Carmarthenshire, Wales approximately west of Carmarthen.
History
The name Llanllwch derives from a lake or pool nearby, the site of which is now a tract of boggy land west of Llanllwch known as Llanllw ...
,
Carmarthenshire, Wales. It was originally a chapel attached to
St Peter's Church, Carmarthen
St Peter's Church (Welsh: ''Eglwys San Pedr'') is the Church in Wales parish church for the town of Carmarthen, Wales. Though founded much earlier, the present building dates from at least the 14th century. It is the largest church in the Diocese ...
, both of which were conferred on the
Priory of St. John the Evangelist at Carmarthen in the
Early Middle Ages
The Early Middle Ages (or early medieval period), sometimes controversially referred to as the Dark Ages, is typically regarded by historians as lasting from the late 5th or early 6th century to the 10th century. They marked the start of the Mi ...
. The building has medieval origins and was rebuilt in the early eighteenth century. It is located in the centre of Llanllwch at the street address 1 Manor Way.
The church was originally a medieval building dating back to the 15th century or earlier. It is built from stone rubble and the nave and chancel are partially whitewashed. The north aisle was added later and is built of rock-faced stone in courses with ashlar quoins and a plinth. The slate roofs overhang the walls at the gables. The short tower is supported by battlements. By 1710 the church was in a state of disrepair and had no roof. It was rebuilt by John Vaughan of
Derllys Court. Further repair and restoration took place in 1827–1829 and again in 1869–1870.
[
The church was designated a Grade II*-listed building on 19 May 1981, as "a church of medieval origins early fabric. Memorials include one fine early C18 example."] The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales curates the archaeological, architectural and historic records for this church. These include a photographic survey and several black and white negatives on glass.
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Llanllwch
St Mary's Church.
Llanllwch is a hamlet in Carmarthenshire, Wales approximately west of Carmarthen.
History
The name Llanllwch derives from a lake or pool nearby, the site of which is now a tract of boggy land west of Llanllwch known as Llanllw ...