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Detailed Information
- Place Types Church
- Address Rhossili SA3 1PL, UK
- Coordinate 51.5693088,-4.2859592
- Website http://www.churchinwales.org.uk/
- Rating 4.8
- Compound Code HP97+PJ Rhossili, Swansea, UK
Openning hours
- Monday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Reviews
Beautiful little church in a stunning location, definitely worth a look around, you can go inside even when there's not a service on, it's very quaint and well preserved. has limited free parking outside, but they have an honesty box where we contributed to the upkeep of the church.
A solid stone built church made to withstand the coastal elements, good stain glass window and a stone baptismal font.
The Church of St Mary the Virgin is Rhossili is a simple structure, with a tower in the typical Gower style. It dates back to the 1300s.
The original church in Rhossili was at the base of the hill, in what is now known as the Warren. In the 13th century this was buried in sand by huge storms and the new church was built atop the hill.
The entrance to the church is a fine example of Norman architecture, featuring head shaped corbels, dogs tooth and chevron designs around the arch. On the left hand side is a small scratch sundial.
Inside the church a marble tablet commemorates the life and achievements of Edgar Evans, Petty Officer 1st Class on Scott's expeditions to the Antarctic. Evans was born in the Ship Inn (now Ship Cottage) and died on 17th February 1912 on the ill fated return journey from the South Pole. There is also an artistic stained glass window in Evans' memory, as well as several other windows mostly dating from the 1950s.
This pretty little ancient church is well worth a visit. Inside is lovely and has a display for Edgar Evans who perished returning from the South Pole with Captain Scott.
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