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St Mary's Church

Norman & medievalFree admission

St Mary's Church — church in Pembroke, Wales.

St Mary's Church, historic churches in South 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

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

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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
Parish
Pembroke
Postcode
SA71 4NR
Parliamentary constituency
Mid and South Pembrokeshire
Established
1201
Nearest railway station
Pembroke0.9 km

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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.
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.