St Mary's Churchyard - Coity, Bridgend, Wales.
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member veritas vita
N 51° 31.358 W 003° 33.139
30U E 461681 N 5708090
Coity Parish Church of St Mary, is surrounded by ancient & modern graves. The church was completed by the early 14th century, although it is known that Christian worship & burials were being conducted on this site for nearly a thousand years.
Waymark Code: WMK29Q
Location: South Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/02/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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The church follows a typical cruciform design, common to Norman churches of its age. It sits in the shadow of Coity Castle, an important Norman stronghold. The church has a chancel that is almost as long as the nave.

"This ancient South Wales parish, part of the Anglican Church in Wales, extends south of the M4 corridor between Junctions 35 and 36. It takes in the communities of Coity, Litchard, Brackla, and the area of Bridgend east of the River Ogmore". Text Source - Parish Web Site: (visit link)

"St Mary's Church - Coity, Bridgend, Wales.In the 14th century, a church was founded at Coity and dedicated to Saint Mary. The church stands to this day and has several key important features, including an Easter Sepulchre (c.1500)". Text Source: (visit link)

St Mary's, Coity
Heol yr Eglwys
Coity
Bridgend
CF35 6BH
Wales
Name of church or churchyard: Coity Parish Churchyard

Approximate Size: Large (100+)

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