St Decuman's Church

Rhoscrowther, United Kingdom

St Decuman's Church is on a very early Christian site and is dedicated to Saint Decuman. It was the 'bishop-house' of the cantref of Penfro and one of the seven principal churches in Dyfed under medieval Welsh law. It is constructed of rubble stone under a slate roof which carries a bellcote. The nave and chancel are possibly 13th century and the transept, chapel and tower 14th century.

The font, in the north porch, is 12th or 13th century; the nave has a small Norman font. The church contains a number of tombs and memorials, including two recesses and wall-mounted coffin lids. The oldest dated memorial is a 1716 baroque monument to F Powell of Greenhill. The pulpit and lectern are 19th century, and windows range from the 19th and 20th centuries, as recently as 1960.

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Founded: 12th century
Category: Religious sites in United Kingdom

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Sandra Gill (11 months ago)
Ian Parry (18 months ago)
Great to visit this Church where my Great Grandfather got married in 1901. Shame that it's no longer in use, but good that Friends of Friendless Churches are looking after it.
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