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 Church of St Mary - Kidwelly, Wales, Great Britain.
N 51° 44.200 W 004° 18.391
30U E 409783 N 5732558
St Mary's Church, Kidwelly, is considered to be the largest parish church in Wales. Founded as a Benedictine priory church in c1114, The church burnt down in 1223. Re-building started in the thirteenth century, most of the building is dated 1320.
Waymark Code: WMGECY
Location: South Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/22/2013
Views: 2
The Church of St Mary, stands proudly in centre of Kidwelly in large walled churchyard, it was at one time a priory. Now the parish church is a listed building, with stunning stained glass windows. " St Mary's Church, Kidwelly, is considered to be the largest parish church in Wales. Founded as a Benedictine priory church in about 1114, the original church was burnt down in 1223. Re-building started in the thirteenth century, but the greater part of the present fabric dates from around 1320,including the tall tower and graceful broach spire. Other notable fourteenth century features include the surviving tracery on two of the windows, the triple sedilia (the seat provided for the officiating priests), and the piscina (a basin lying close to the alter used for washing the communion vessels). Post-fourteenth century modifications include the shortening of the western end of the nave, which occurred after 1481, and a major restoration carried out by Middleton & Prothero of Cheltenham between 1885 and 1889 when a new nave roof, font, and east and western windows were provided." Text Source: ( visit link)
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1114
Age of Church building determined by?: Historical Society
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Church in Wales.
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 9:00 AM To: 4:00 AM
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 9:30 AM
Street address of Church:
Church of St Mary, ,
Lady Street,
Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire Wales
SA17 4UD
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
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