St Govan's Chapel

Built into limestone cliffs, St Govan's Chapel measures 5.3 meters long and 3.8 meters wide with stone benches along its interior walls.

The original structure dates to the 6th century when Saint Govan lived in a cave, while the current limestone building was constructed in the 13th century.

Local tales speak of Saint Govan's magical bell, stolen by pirates and later retrieved by angels who sealed it within a nearby rock formation.

Visitors need to descend 52 stone steps to reach the chapel, and access may be restricted during military exercises in the Castlemartin Training Area.

The chapel contains a cleft in the rock where, according to local tradition, the imprints of Saint Govan's ribs remain visible in the stone.

Location: Stackpole and Castlemartin

Inception: 13 century

Elevation above the sea: 23.3 m

Length: 5.3 m

Width: 3.8 m

Made from material: limestone, slate

Part of: St Govan's Chapel and Well

GPS coordinates: 51.59823,-4.93570

Latest update: May 23, 2025 00:15