12th century "new church" at Llannewydd/Newchurch
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12th century "new church" at Llannewydd/Newchurch
Image: © Colin Bell Taken: 18 Jun 2008
(From a display board opposite the church.) "As early as the 12th century AD, Newchurch was known as Eglwys Newydd. This suggests that the present parish church was a Norman foundation replacing an earlier Celtic church, quite possibly that of Llanfihangel Crosfeint which was demolished in 1847. The parish of Newchurch was held and valued by Carmarthen Priory in the Middle Ages. At one time the Prior lived at Carmarthen Castle, and, as a result, the area inside the castle walls was made a part of Newchurch parish."The church is dedicated to Sant Mihangel/Saint Michael.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.89312
Longitude
-4.350292