Manordeifi Old Church, Pembrokeshire. Open Daily. Free Entry.
Details
Accessibility:
No car parking.
Acccess to the building via small step from grass covered path.
Building floor is of slate slabs which are uneven.
Brief description:
Grade II Listed redundant church under the care of Friends of Friendless Churches since 2000.
Designated World Heritage Site.
https://cadw.gov.wales/open-doors-st-david-manordeifi
"The old church of Manordeifi was taken on by the Friends in 2000, following its closure. It is listed Grade II* and survives as a rare example of an unaltered pre-ecclesiology interior. The chancel and nave date from the 13th or 14th century, the west porch being slightly later. The building was modified in the 18th century, and retains fittings from that time, including a full set of box pews, the easternmost with fireplaces to warm their occupants, the westernmost slightly raised and decorated with fluted columns. Even counting the benches this does not substantiate the claim that in 1813 the church could seat a thousand people!
The font is 13th century, and the bell, which was recently restored, dates from the late 15th century. Manordeifi also boasts several fine monuments - including one to Charles Colby who had the unfortunate distinction of having been killed by a tiger in India in 1852.
When in use the church would often be cut off by the overflowing Teifi river, and a coracle has been kept in the west porch to assist stranded worshippers.
The Friends have recently completed a programme of repair to the fabric of the building, including the conservation of the rare surviving railings to monuments in the churchyard."
Address:
St David’s, Manordeifi, Cardigan, Pembrokeshire SA43 2QN
Email:
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Phone:
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Website:
www.friendsoffriendlesschurches.org.uk/manordeifi/
Directions:
At Llechryd leave A484 and cross over River Teifi.
Immediatley after bridge turn Left. After just under 1 mile take sharp Left and Church is on left hand side.
OS SN228431
Opening Times:
Open Daily
Transport:
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Amenities:
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Location
Nearest Venues
River Teifi, Llandygwydd, Cardigan, Ceredigion
882 metres*
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983 metres*
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1,100 metres*
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1,115 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.