The name or dedication of the church.
This identifies the church type. Most churches are parish churches which means they serve a specific parish or area. Other types such as chapel, daughter and mission are mostly historic designations as many are now also parish churches. Please note that former churches are no longer used for worhsip and may be in private ownership.
A unique identification number given to every church.
The name of the diocese in which the church is located.
The name of the archdeaconry in which the church is located.
This is the legal name of the parish as given by the Church Commissioners.
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There are 3 levels of listing: Grade I, II* & II. The majority of buildings which are of special interest are Grade II. A much smaller number of particularly important buildings are listed as Grade II*. Buildings of exceptional interest (approx 2% of the total number of listed buildings) are Grade I.
Ancient monuments and archaeological remains of national importance are protected by law. Cadw, the Welsh Government’s historic environment service is responsible for compiling a schedule (list) of these ancient monuments, some of which can be found in churches and churchyards. Examples can include churchyard crosses and the archaeological remains of previous churches or buildings on the site.
There are three National Parks in Wales: Snowdonia, Pembrokeshire Coast and Brecon Beacons. These protect 20 percent of the land in Wales, including precious landscapes, habitats, villages and heritage sites.
There are over 500 conservation areas in Wales. They are designated by local planning authorities for their special architectural and historic interest.
The Buildings at Risk register is managed by Cadw (the Welsh Government’s historic environment service) in order to identify the number and type of listed buildings at risk in Wales.
It is often extremely difficult to determine a precise date of construction for a church as many have been extensively altered over time. Church Heritage Cymru therefore shows a date range within which a church is believed to have been constructed. The dates are as follows: Early Medieval (pre 1066), Medieval (post 1066 to 1540), Post Medieval (1540 to 1837), Victorian/Pre WWI (1837 to 1914) and Modern (post 1914).
This is a very brief summary of the church's main features. More detailed nformation can be found in the other fields and pages (tabs) in this database.
Useful information is displayed here for people wishing to visit the church. This may include things like opening hours, catering & toilet facilities, parking, etc.
If the church has its own website the details will be displayed here.
Any further sources of information for the church will be listed here (eg. links to other historic databases).
This is the Ordnance Survey (OS) reference for the location of the church. Some locations will be approximate as this data is continuously being refined and updated.
This is the name of the Local Authoirity within which the church is located.
This describes how the church relates to its immediate and wider environment, sometimes called its setting. It describes how the church contributes to its landscape or townscape and how these things collectively contribute to the character of the area.
The church is 1km north of Saundersfoot which is about 5km north of Tenby
Reference
AA Route Planner Cadw Listings Notice OS Map 158
This is a description of the ground plan of the church.
If known, the dimensions (measurements) of the church ground plan will be displayed here.
If the footrprint (area) of the church is known, it will be displayed here.
A description of the history and archaeology of the church and its site.
The chancel and north arcade are probably C13, the tower C14/C15. In 1860 the Revd James Dalton made an appeal for a thorough restoration. In 1862 J R Kempson of Hereford commenced rebuilding the whole structure at a cost of £1000 and a further £300 for the seating. The church was formally opened 30th August 1864. A vestry extension occurred in 1910/11 under E V Collier and an organ was installed.
Buildings of Wales –Pembrokeshire 2004 Cadw Listings Notice
A description of the exterior of the church and the main features of the churchyard.
The church is built on sloping ground with a considerable rise to the north and east. There is a tower at the west end, a nave and chancel with a full-length north aisle. The church was built with slightly rock-faced local Carboniferous sandstone in snecked courses while the tower is built in informally coursed gritstone. The roof is in thick slates with ridge tiles and gritstone gable-copings. There are carved stone cross-finials. The tower and stair turret which rises higher are crenelated.
Buildings of Wales – Pembrokeshire 2004 Welsh Cadw Listings Notice
Information about any noteable architects, artists, people, or events associated with the church.
Information about any important features and building fabric.
If known, a list of the church's major building material/s will be displayed here.
Any renewable energy systems the church is using will be listed here.
This section gives a general description of the interior of the church. Further details of any important internal fixtures and fittings will be listed below.
The chancel arch is a depressed pointed arch above three steps up. The sanctuary at the end of the short chancel is a further step up. The high altar and alter s in each aisle are mid C20. In the north aisle there is a timber and wood screen marking the change in levels. Caröe installed a new pulpit after the Great war which incorporates a roll of honour and is carved in a Perpendicular style with St George and the dragon with a sounding-board canopy. The square font is oolitic limestone incised on all faces with raised scroll features, it is irregularly symmetrical. Its limestone pillar uses two C12/C13 column caps each with a primitive ‘tete coupee’ on one corner. The stained glass: ‘Christ with the Virgin Mary and St John, Robert J Newbery, 1902; ‘St David and St Issell’, C E Kempe & Co Ltd, 1912; ‘Scenes of Teaching and Learning’, Robert J Newbery, 1932; ‘St George’, Robert J Newbery, 1932; ‘Peter’s Commission’, Robert J Newbery, 1928; ‘St Elfan and St Tudful’, Robert J Newbery, 1922; ‘St Michael’, Robert J Newbery, 1915. The bells were cast: 1719 by J Stadler, C14 in Gloucester Foundry and 1787 by G Davies, Bridgwater.
Buildings of Wales –Pembrokeshire 2004 Cadw Listings Notice Stained Glass in Wales A National Bell Register - George Dawson's Website - Homestead
Information about the church's important internal fixtures and fittings.
Information about the church's important moveable items and artworks.
A description of the ecology of the churchyard.
Information about the presence of bats in the church building or churchyard.
Records whether the church has been consecrated.
Records whether there have been burials in the churchyard.
Records whether the churchyard is still being used for burials.
Records whether there are any war graves in the churchyard.
Any important churchyard structures will be listed here.
Signifiance levels are set at high, medium and low.
Significance defines what is special about a church. This could be architectural, archaeological, historical or liturgical. Here, it describes the relationship of the church to its surrounding area and helps place it within its wider landscape context.
Significance defines what is special about a church. This could be architectural, archaeological, historical or liturgical. Here, it describes the significance of the historic building fabric of the church.
Significance defines what is special about a church. This could be architectural, archaeological, historical or liturgical. Here, it describes the historic significance of the interior of the church.
Significance defines what is special about a church. This could be architectural, archaeological, historical or liturgical. Here, it describes the relationship between the church and its community.