1887 - Christchurch - Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member veritas vita
N 51° 40.118 W 004° 09.049
30U E 420415 N 5724810
This former Church was consecrated on 14th October 1887. The unique Bell Tower looks like a pencil from a distance. Located in New Street, Morfa, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, South Wales.
Waymark Code: WMQBWP
Location: South Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/01/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
Views: 2

This former Church was built in 1887 & consecrated on 14th October 1887 became a Parish Church in 1912. The Church has undergone a scheme of restoration which has enabled the Church to utilize the new space as a hall. But alas Christchurch is now closed.

The Church in Wales church is located on the south side of New Street in the Morfa district of Llanelli.
A marble plaque on the building shows
CHRIST CHURCH/
ERECTED 1887/
CONSECRATED ON 14TH OCTOBER 1887./

Church Website: (visit link)
Year of construction: 1887

Full inscription:
CHRIST CHURCH/ ERECTED 1887/ CONSECRATED ON 14TH OCTOBER 1887./


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