Church of the Holy Cross, Cardigan, United Kingdom

The Church of the Holy Cross at Mwnt dates probably from the 13th century. The building was restored in 1853 and again after storm damage in 1917. A 1912 photograph shows the south windows in different positions.

The interior is a single chamber with deep-set windows and an unusual roof type. The font is 13th century; the hexagonal pulpit is Victorian.

Externally, the church is whitewashed rubble stone walls under a slate roof. The small, enclosed churchyard contains a number of graves; monumental inscriptions are held by Dyfed Family History Society.

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Traveling Joe (11 months ago)
Beautifully maintained historic church beside the sea. A must visit. Choose a coastal path to compliment the experience.

Sara Williams (2 years ago)
Beautiful little church. Mwnt is a lovely place but the beach isn’t dog friendly. Some lovely walks and a nice little cafe that makes lovely toasties. Parking is free if you’re a member of the National Trust.

Swansea Cymru (2 years ago)
A beautiful little grade 1 listed, 13th century church situated on the clifftop of Mwnt Bay, the Church of the Holy Cross or Eglwys y Grog remauns simple and unspoiled. Still open to the public with services at Easter and Christmas and at other times by arrangement. If you visit Mwnt, you must visit the church too.

Lukasz Taborski (3 years ago)
The 14th century church, formerly a chapel for sailors, is truly a symbol of this part of the coast. Walls remembering distant times and events and this scenery of eternal green around, the sound of the waves, the sound of the wind and the silence of the graves ... and the rainbow from time to time ..

Scott Spooner (3 years ago)
Picturesque little church. It wouldn’t be Mwnt without it.

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