St Decuman's Church, Rhoscrowther
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| St Decuman's Church | |
|---|---|
| 51°41′N 5°02′W / 51.68°N 5.03°W | |
| Country | Wales |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Decuman |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade I |
| Architectural type | Church |
St Decuman's is a Grade I listed building in Rhoscrowther, Pembrokeshire, Wales.
The parish church is on a very early Christian site and is dedicated to Saint Decuman. It was the "bishop-house" of the cantref of Penfro and one of the seven principal churches in Dyfed under medieval Welsh law.[1] The church is in the care of Friends of Friendless Churches.[2]
Description
Samuel Lewis in 1833 considered the church "not distinguished by any remarkable architectural details".[3] It was restored from 1852 and the roof was renewed in 1870. There was further restoration in 1910. It was Grade I listed in 1970.[4][5]