St. Elidyrs Churchyard
Amroth, Pembrokeshire, Wales
The 12th-century church of St Elidyr is built on the site of a much earlier llan, or pre-Norman church enclosure. In 1150 it was granted to the Knights Hospitallers of St John of Jerusalem, who had a Preceptory at Slebech.
The church was rebuilt in the 13th century, and again in the late 15th century, possibly by John Elliot of Amroth Castle, who, according to local tradition, built a chantry chapel over his family vault.
The church was heavily rebuilt in 1855, but retains the Amroth Chapel, walls, vaulted roof, and tower from the medieval building. A historic featured inside the church is a late Norman font carved with a foliage design. The font stands on the inverted basin of an earlier font bowl. It is topped by a very good modern cover carved in late Gothic style.
It appears that the church may no longer be open for worship and it has been reported that there is no indication of a nearby keyholder.
The church is a Grade II listed building.
The 12th-century church of St Elidyr is built on the site of a much earlier llan, or pre-Norman church enclosure. In 1150 it was granted to the Knights Hospitallers of St John of Jerusalem, who had a Preceptory at Slebech.
The church was rebuilt in the 13th century, and again in the late 15th century, possibly by John Elliot of Amroth Castle, who, according to local tradition, built a chantry chapel over his family vault.
The church was heavily rebuilt in 1855, but retains the Amroth Chapel, walls, vaulted roof, and tower from the medieval building. A historic featured inside the church is a late Norman font carved with a foliage design. The font stands on the inverted basin of an earlier font bowl. It is topped by a very good modern cover carved in late Gothic style.
It appears that the church may no longer be open for worship and it has been reported that there is no indication of a nearby keyholder.
The church is a Grade II listed building.
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- Added: 15 Nov 2014
- Find a Grave Cemetery ID: 2560047
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