Historic churches · South Wales
St Mary's Church
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St Mary's Church — church in Pembroke, Wales.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pembroke · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
St Mary's Church is located in Pembrokeshire, South Wales, with the postcode SA71 4NR. The nearest railway station is Pembroke, which is 0.9 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Mary's Church is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1201. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Pembroke, Wales". Coordinates: 51.6763°, -4.9178°.
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Heritage listing
http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=19648
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Official information
Pembroke Museum is located in the historic Pembroke Town Hall, showcasing the town's rich history and heritage. Visitors can explore the museum's exhibits, including the notable Pembroke Murals, and enjoy a children's activity corner.
From the Wikipedia article
St Mary's Church is a Church of England church in Fairford, Gloucestershire, England. It is notable for its complete set of 28 medieval stained-glass windows, one of the best-preserved in England. Part of the tower dates from the early 15th century. The church was rebuilt at the end of the 15th century by John Tame (c.1430–1500), a wealthy local wool merchant. It is a Grade I listed building in the Perpendicular style.
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Background
History
The present day church dates back to the 13th century, although it is speculated that there might have existed an earlier church of St Mary. The building is constructed from stone, with a slate roof. Two original windows remain in the south wall of the building, the remainder are 19th century replacements. The tower located to the north east of the building dates from the middle of the 14th century, and currently contains a ring of eight bells. The original bells were installed in 1763, two were added in 1765 and a further two added in 1897. The font at the church dates back to late Norman times. King Henry VII, born at nearby Pembroke Castle, was probably baptised at the church, though no…
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- Coordinates
- 51.6763, -4.9178
- District
- Pembrokeshire
- Parish
- Pembroke
- Postcode
- SA71 4NR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid and South Pembrokeshire
- Phone
- (01646) 683092
- Established
- 1201
- Nearest railway station
- Pembroke — 0.9 km
- Opening
- Monday to Thursday 10am - 3.00pm; Friday 10am – 1pm
Sources
- wikidata: Q15979426 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary's Church, Pembroke (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Parish Church of St Mary (geograph 3848832).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Mary's Church?
- St Mary's Church is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA71 4NR), in the parish of Pembroke.
- What is St Mary's Church?
- St Mary's Church — church in Pembroke, Wales.
- How do I get to St Mary's Church?
- The nearest railway station is Pembroke, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA71 4NR.
- When was St Mary's Church built?
- Built or established in 1201.
- Is St Mary's Church a listed building?
- St Mary's Church is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Mary's Church free to visit?
- Yes, St Mary's Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Mary's Church?
- The nearest railway station is Pembroke, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA71 4NR.