Manordeifi Old Church

The stone church features a medieval open bell turret, slate roofs, and a large west porch with local blue-grey stone from Cilgerran.

Built in the 13th century, the church changed dedications from St Llawddog to St Lawrence, and finally to St David during the formation of Manordeifi parish.

The interior contains box pews with private fireplaces for prominent local families, representing social hierarchy in Welsh religious architecture.

The church structure includes a nave, chancel, north vestry, and stone-flagged aisles with wooden floors in the closed pews on both sides.

A traditional coracle boat remains stored in the church porch, historically used to transport worshippers home when floods blocked regular access routes.

Location: Manordeifi

Architectural style: English Gothic architecture

Elevation above the sea: 11.6 m

Website: http://friendsoffriendlesschurches.org.uk/CMSMS/index.php?page=manordeifi

GPS coordinates: 52.05840,-4.58557

Latest update: March 13, 2025 21:25