Eglwys Dewi Sant, Carmarthen
| Eglwys Dewi Sant | |
|---|---|
| Location | Picton Terrace, Carmarthen |
| Country | Wales, United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| History | |
| Founded | 1835 |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Designated | 19 May 1981 |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Style | Early nineteenth century |
Eglwys Dewi Sant or St David's Church, was an Anglican parish church in the town of Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, Wales. The building dates from 1835 and is located at Picton Terrace, Carmarthen.
Eglwys Dewi Sant is an Anglican parish church built in 1835 by Edward Haycock and was opened in 1837. Another parish church, Christ Church, Carmarthen, was built in 1867 to cater for the English members of the congregation of this expanding parish so that Eglwys Dewi Sant could concentrate on providing Welsh services for Welsh-speaking parishioners. The church was originally a rectangular building on a north/south axis with a tower at the front. In 1853-1855, a new nave was added on an east/west axis and the interior of the church was rearranged with the altar and organ in different positions.[1]
The church was designated as a Grade II listed building on 19 May 1981, being "a prominent C19 suburban church with landmark tower. The establishment and subsequent history of enlargement, trace the growing importance of suburban development in this area".[1]
Storm damage in November 2003 caused the closure of the church. In 2011 the building was sold for £1. Concerns about the condition of the church and graveyard led to calls in 2015 for the Church in Wales to take responsibility for the upkeep of the latter.[2]
References
- 1 2 "Eglwys Dewi Sant, Carmarthen". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
- ↑ "Call for Church in Wales to adopt Carmarthen graveyard". BBC News. Retrieved 18 April 2016.