12th century "new church" at Llannewydd/Newchurch:: OS grid SN3824 :: Geograph British Isles

SN3824 : 12th century "new church" at Llannewydd/Newchurch

near to Newchurch, Carmarthenshire/Sir Gaerfyrddin, Great Britain

12th century "new church" at Llannewydd/Newchurch

(From a display board opposite the church.) "As early as the 12th century AD, Newchurch was known as Eglwys Newydd. This suggests that the present parish church was a Norman foundation replacing an earlier Celtic church, quite possibly that of Llanfihangel Crosfeint which was demolished in 1847. The parish of Newchurch was held and valued by Carmarthen Priory in the Middle Ages. At one time the Prior lived at Carmarthen Castle, and, as a result, the area inside the castle walls was made a part of Newchurch parish."The church is dedicated to Sant Mihangel/Saint Michael.

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2008

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Grid Square: SN3824 (more nearby)
Photographer: Colin Bell (find more nearby)
Image classification: Geograph (First for SN3824)
Date Taken: Wednesday, 18 June, 2008 (more nearby)
Submitted: Saturday, 21 June, 2008
Category: Church (more nearby)
Subject Location: OSGB36: SN 383 242 [100m precision]
WGS84: 51:53.5872N 4:21.0175W
Photographer Location: OSGB36: SN 384 242
View Direction: Southwest (about 225 degrees)