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Church of St Cennydd, Llangennith, Swansea

formerly in: Glamorgan

Diocese of Swansea & Brecon 

Medieval church and monastic site associated with St Cennydd, who had founded a hermitage nearby at Burry Holms according to tradtion. The church dates back to the twelfth century with thirteenth and fourteenth century work. The medieval priory was dissolved in 1441 The restoration of 1882-4 by J.B. Fowler raised the level of the floor by four feet.

For medieval history of the site see Monastic Wales

view on the National Monuments Record (Coflein)

view on the Church Heritage Cymru website

	Christ with St Cenydd and St David firm/studio: G. Maile & Son designer: F. M. Baker about 1945 Church of St Cennydd, Llangennith, Swansea east wall of the chancel (window number: I)
	St Cenydd artist: William Melling probably 1960s-1970s Church of St Cennydd, Llangennith, Swansea over the porch

Photo © Martin Crampin

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