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St George’s, Reynoldston, SA3 1AA
The dedication to St George is a reminder of the Anglo/Norman influence in this part of Gower: the figure of St George slaying the dragon is carved in relief on the stone pulpit. A church has stood on this site since the early 13th century.
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St Andrew’s, Penrice, SA3 1LN
The church is cruciform in shape, with an embattled western tower, and the nave and chancel from the early 12th century. The tower, north transept and south porch were probably added in the 13th century and the massive oak timbers surrounding the south door are of this date too.
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St Cattwg’s, Port Eynon, SA3 1NL
The church was founded during the 6th century by St. Cattwg’s missionary to Gower, St. Cennydd. The present building dates from the 12th century and was given to the Knights of St. John by Robert de la Mare around 1165.
St Mary’s, Rhossili, SA3 1PL
The church was built by Anglo-Norman settlers around the year 1200, and has a saddleback tower. The doorway surround is a fine example of late Norman work, rare in Wales and unique in Gower.
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St David’s, Llanddewi, SA3 1AU
The church is said to have been built by Henry de Gower, a 14th century Bishop of St David’s. The windows of plain glass allow fine views. The memorial slabs are of interest, the oldest being to the vicar, Rev Silvanus Prosser, who died in 1737.
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St Iltyd’s, Oxwich, SA3 1LS
The chancel of this church marks the original 6th century cell, and retains its Norman arch. The nave was later lengthened, probably at the same time as the tower was added, in the 14th century.
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We are grateful to the Heritage Fund, CADW and the Welsh Government for their funding of the churchyard interpretation panels
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