St. Mary's Church - Rhossili, Swansea County, Wales - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

The St. Mary's Church in Rhossili was built in the early 13th century. The Norman style church was built to replace a church thought to be built in the 6th century which was located closer to the beach. The earlier church was damaged in a storm. In the early 13th century the church became the property of the medieval Order of the Knights Hospitallers of St. John of Jerusalem, sanctioned by William de Turberville. This continued until their order was dissolved during the reign of Henry VIII. The rectors were then appointed on behalf of the Crown by by the Lord Chancellor, until 1920 when the Church in Wales was disestablished. The church now is in the the Diocese of Swawsea and Brecon in the Church in Wales.

The current church still exhibits some of the original Norman structure however considerable renovations were completed in the late 19th century.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1200 Age of Church building determined by?: Historical Society If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Church In Wales - Anglican If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 8:00 AM To: 5:00 PM If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 11:00 AM Street address of Church: B4247 Rhossili, Swansea, Wales United Kingdom Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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