Saint Tybie's Church - Llandybie - Wales. Great Britain. - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

Saint Tybie's Parish Church.

"The beautiful stone church that stands in Llandybie today is medieval in origin. Its tower dominates the village and is visible for miles around although the clock wasn't added until 1920. There were, however, bells in the tower from early on – there is a mention in the fifteenth century of "3 bells great and small". The nave, chancel, tower and roof timbers are 13-14th century. Wales was finally subdued by Edward I in the 13th century and Llandybie, its church and its lands, were then passed around a bewildering number of Barons.

Edward I finally subdued Wales from 1282-84 but he didn't waste any time once he and his troops were here. In 1288 Edward acquired the tithes (taxes) of Llandybie and other parishes for a period of six years towards paying the cost of a crusade to Palestine. Tithes were church taxes levied at 10% on all people in the parish. They were paid in either money or produce and provided the money for the upkeep of the church and its duties towards the parish. As these included poor relief and tending of the sick, as well as the salary of the vicar and curates, this would have left Llandybie parish with nothing to provide for them.

It is in this period that we have the first recorded mention of Llandybie church, which can be found in the "Calendar of Chartered Rolls" (ii 275). On the 10th June in the 12th year of his reign [1284] Edward I granted Thomas, Bishop of St David's, permission to appoint a priest to "Llandegau". Text Source: (visit link)

Church of St.Tybie is a
Grade: 2 British Listed & protected building.
As a medieval church with a particularly fine tower, C19 interior and many fine monuments.
Date Listed: 7 August 1966
Cadw Building ID: 10915

Location: 2, Kings Rd,
Locality: Llandybie
County: Carmarthenshire
Country: Wales
Postcode: SA18 3HZ
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Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1282 Age of Church building determined by?: Historical Society If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Episcopal, Church in Wales. If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday Street address of Church: Saint Tybie's Parish Church . 2 Kings Road Llandybie, Carmarthenshire Wales. SA18 3HZ Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed

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