Historic churches · South Wales
St Odoceus' Church, Llandawke
St Odoceus' Church, Llandawke — church in Carmarthenshire, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ferryside · 8.3 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Odoceus' Church in Llandawke, the nearest railway station is Ferryside, which is 8.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is SA33 4RD, and entry to the church is free.
About
St Odoceus' Church, Llandawke is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1201. Built in the English Gothic architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Carmarthenshire, UK". Coordinates: 51.7732°, -4.4904°.
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Heritage listing
St Odoceus' Church, Llandawke, is a redundant church situated in a hollow near the road between Llandawke and Laugharne in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It has been designated by Cadw as a Grade II listed building, and is under the care of the Friends of Friendless Churches.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Official information
St Odoceus' Church in Llandawke is a historic place of worship that is part of the Friends of Friendless Churches initiative. The organization works to rescue and protect churches at risk, ensuring their preservation for future generations.
From the Wikipedia article
St Odoceus' Church, Llandawke, is a redundant church situated in a hollow near the road between Llandawke and Laugharne in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It has been designated by Cadw as a Grade II listed building, and is under the care of the Friends of Friendless Churches.
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Background
History
The church dates from the 13th century and it was remodelled during the following century by Sir Guy De Brian, the Lord Marcher of Laugharne. The church was restored during the Victorian era. When it was inspected by Cadw in 1988 it was described as being "partly overgrown". A local group of Friends has been formed to assist in its repair and restoration.
Architecture
On the south side of the chancel is a piscina and a recess that formerly contained a tomb. On the north side is a 14th-century effigy of a figure thought to be that of Margaret Marlos. It is broken into three pieces, which is said to be a reference to her being cut into three pieces by robbers. It was placed in the church in 1902. Also in the church is an early Christian stone slab dating from the 5th or 6th century. It is carved with Ogham and Roman inscriptions. The oak altar dating from 1882 is "elaborately not to say wildly carved" with representations of flowers.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.7732, -4.4904
- District
- Carmarthenshire
- Parish
- Laugharne Township
- Postcode
- SA33 4RD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caerfyrddin
- Established
- 1201
- Nearest railway station
- Ferryside — 8.3 km
- Official site
- www.friendsoffriendlesschurches.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7594984 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Odoceus' Church, Llandawke (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Odoceus' Church, Llandawke, south elevation in spring.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Odoceus' Church, Llandawke?
- St Odoceus' Church, Llandawke is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA33 4RD), in the parish of Laugharne Township.
- What is St Odoceus' Church, Llandawke?
- St Odoceus' Church, Llandawke — church in Carmarthenshire, UK.
- How do I get to St Odoceus' Church, Llandawke?
- The nearest railway station is Ferryside, about 8.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA33 4RD.
- When was St Odoceus' Church, Llandawke built?
- Built or established in 1201.
- Is St Odoceus' Church, Llandawke a listed building?
- St Odoceus' Church, Llandawke is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is St Odoceus' Church, Llandawke free to visit?
- Yes, St Odoceus' Church, Llandawke is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Odoceus' Church, Llandawke?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SA33 4RD. It sits within the Caerfyrddin parliamentary constituency.