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St Cynwyd's Church, Llangynwyd, Glamorgan

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Denomination: Anglican

Dedication: St Cynwyd

Built: 13th century

Photography: John Ball
Date: 29 April 2005
Camera: Fuji Finepix S602 Zoom digital

Notes:
1. The roll-moulded priest's doorway and one south lancet indicate the 13th century origin of the nave and chancel. One south window and a small north window which lighted the screen, plus the west tower with corner pinnacles are 15th century, Other windows are restored. [Source: SALTER, Mike (1991) The Old Parish Churches of Gwent, Glamorgan & Gower, Folly Publications, Malvern, Worcestershire; ISBN 1-871731-08-9]
2. Wallpaintings - Paintings by Moses & Aaron et al. discovered during 1892 restoration; destroyed. Also fragment of the painted rood screen found in a putlog hole during the 1892 restoration. Source: RCAHMW Wallpaintings Database. 2004.09.13/RCAHMW/SLE . [Adapted from Coflein Database]

Owner:
John Ball
Creator:
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Item uploaded:
30/10/2020
Date originally created:
31/12/1969
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