St David's Church, Grade II listed former church in Carmarthen, Wales.
Description
St David's Church is a stone building constructed during the Victorian era in Carmarthen, featuring a large West Window and a nave section added between 1853 and 1855. The structure displays typical architectural characteristics of its period with substantial walls and detailed stonework.
History
The building was constructed between 1835 and 1837 under the direction of architect Edward Haycock. It was originally planned for Lammas Street as St Paul's, but the site was changed due to a land donation falling through before construction began.
Culture
The church served as a gathering place for Welsh-speaking worshippers who found community and shared faith here over many decades. This building held real meaning for families who marked important life moments within its walls.
Practical
The building has been closed since a major storm in 2003 and is no longer accessible as an active church. Plans to convert it into a climbing center received approval in 2020, so the space may be undergoing changes or have new uses.
Did you know?
The original plan was to build this church on Lammas Street as Saint Paul, but the project was unexpectedly relocated at the last moment. This shift meant the builders had to start over, yet the church was completed just two years later anyway.
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