St Tyfi's Church, Grade II listed church near Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, UK
St Tyfi's Church is a church building in Llandeilo, Wales, constructed in the Gothic Revival style with medieval origins. The rough stone structure with slate roof features tall pointed-arch windows, an interior timber roof with corbel supports, and a simple traditional form with a small tower or gable end.
The church was first recorded in 1291 and during medieval times was connected to Talley Abbey, which managed its affairs. Much of the current structure was rebuilt in the 1800s by architect R. Kyrke Pearson, giving it the Gothic Revival appearance seen today.
The church is dedicated to Saint Tyfei, an early Christian figure connected to local Welsh traditions. Visitors can see the old graveyard with weathered headstones from farmers and families, each stone telling something about the people who lived in this community.
The building is no longer in regular use and has fallen into disrepair, so visitors should expect limited access. The graveyard is open to walk through, offering a quiet place to explore the historic headstones and the location within the Dinefwr Park estate.
An original window opening from the medieval structure was preserved during the 19th-century rebuilding, showing the craftsmanship of earlier builders. This ancient element connects the site's early origins with its later Gothic Revival transformation.
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