Summary
St Decuman's is a Grade I listed building in Rhoscrowther, Pembrokeshire, Wales.
| St Decuman's Church | |
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  St Decuman's Church Location in Pembrokeshire | |
| 51°41′N 5°02′W / 51.68°N 5.03°W | |
| Country | Wales |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Decuman |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade I |
| Architectural type | Church |
History edit
The parish church is on a very early Christian site and is dedicated to Saint Decuman. It was the "bishop-house" of the cantref of Penfro and one of the seven principal churches in Dyfed under medieval Welsh law.[1] The church is in the care of Friends of Friendless Churches.[2]
Description edit
Samuel Lewis in 1833 considered the church "not distinguished by any remarkable architectural details".[3] It was restored from 1852 and the roof was renewed in 1870. There was further restoration in 1910. It was Grade I listed in 1970.[4][5]
Structure edit
It is constructed of rubble stone under a slate roof which carries a bellcote. The nave and chancel are possibly 13th century and the transept, chapel and tower 14th century.[4]
Internal features edit
The font, in the north porch, is 12th or 13th century; the nave has a small Norman font. The church contains a number of tombs and memorials, including two recesses and wall-mounted coffin lids. The oldest dated memorial is a 1716 baroque monument to F Powell of Greenhill. The pulpit and lectern are 19th century, and windows range from the 19th and 20th centuries, as recently as 1960.[4]
References edit
- ^ Wade-Evans, Arthur. Medieval Welsh Law, p. 263.
- ^ "Rhoscrowther, St Decumanus". Friends of Friendless Churches. Archived from the original on 8 October 2014. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
- ^ "GENUKI: Rhoscrowther". Retrieved 29 July 2019.
- ^ a b c Cadw. "Church of St Decumanus (Grade I) (6591)". National Historic Assets of Wales. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
- ^ "British Listed Buildings: Church of St.decumanus, Rhoscrowther, Angle". Retrieved 9 April 2016.