Church Of St John The Baptist, Medieval church in Llanblethian, Wales.
The Church of St John the Baptist is a medieval structure featuring a western tower built in Somerset style, marked by diagonal buttresses and a polygonal staircase on its northeast side. The tower holds six bells, which underwent restoration and rehanging in 1994.
A mid-12th century charter records the church as a possession of Tewkesbury Abbey, establishing its Norman-era foundation. Architectural features throughout the building confirm these early origins and demonstrate how the structure evolved over centuries.
Inside, a stone effigy shows a figure with a greyhound at its feet, reflecting how local nobility chose to be remembered. Such carvings reveal the values and traditions of medieval society in this small Welsh community.
The building is straightforward to explore from the outside, with its prominent tower visible from many angles. Visitors should allow time to examine the interior carefully and discover details carved into the walls and monuments.
During restoration work in the 1890s, workers uncovered roughly 200 skeletal remains hidden in a crypt beneath the vestry. This discovery reveals a burial history extending far beyond what surface records suggest.
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