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Cheriton Church of St Cadog

In the community of Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton.
In the historic county of Glamorgan (Modern authority of Swansea, preserved county of West Glamorgan).

Towered church suggested as defensive by Harrison. Part of a group of Gower churches that Harrison suggests where fortified against the welsh but, in my opinion, as likely to be fortified against pirates. Built in the C13. Restored twice in C19, the first c1846, and the second, the main period of restoration, was carried out 1874-5. Further restoration in 1934. Consists of nave, tower, and chancel from C13, with C19 vestry and rebuilt S porch. The older sections of the church are local axe-dressed uncoursed masonry, with snecked course masonry to C19 sections; slate roofs. Fine Early English archway to S entrance door. Decorative painted roofs to nave, choir, and chancel. C19 bosses and cornices carved by Rev J D Davies. Early English responds to tower arches. C19 piscina and font.

This site has been described as a;
Fortified Ecclesiastical site.
The confidence that this site is a medieval fortification or palace is Possible.
Major remains.


This site is a Listed but grading unknown listed building protected by law*.

The Ordnance Survey Map Grid Reference is SS45059319

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Good for general location

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National Monuments Record number; 162

County Sites and Monuments Record number; 00096w

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This record last updated on Saturday, January 20, 2007

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