St George?s church, Reynoldston
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St George?s church, Reynoldston
Image: © Humphrey Bolton Taken: 1 Dec 2012
The original church was built sometime in the 13C, but by 19C it was in a bad state of repair, and it was rebuilt on the original foundations and opened in 1867. Some Norman work was incorporated. The font is made from a large block of stalagmite. The church also contains one of the oldest Christian monuments in Gower - a pillar cross dating back to 900 AD. The decoration is said to show the influence of the early Irish Church; one side bears a simple celtic-style cross. The Department of the Environment (Ancient Monuments Wales branch) decided that it ought to be placed under cover to protect it from the elements, and it was formally presented to Reynoldston Church in 1977 (information from: http://www.explore-gower.co.uk/explore/gower-history/gower-churches/reynoldston-church ).
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Image Location
Latitude
51.58846
Longitude
-4.196225