St Cybi’s Church
The original 6th-century church that lay on this site was sacked by Viking Raiders in the 10th century.
The chancel was built in the 13th century with the rest created in the 14th and 15th centuries. During the civil war, Cromwell’s men used the church as a garrison and destroyed statues, the font and the stained-glass windows.
Despite this destruction, many features of historical interest remain. The leper’s window, situated in the nave, is a particularly fascinating feature.
It was built so that sufferers of the disease could still attend services from outside. The Stanley Chapel was designed in 1897 and combines Pre-Raphaelite art, Victorian styling and richly coloured stained-glass windows.
The windows are the work of the William Morris Company. Visitors are welcome to visit the church.
St Cybi’s Church is a superb place to visit…
Image Credit: Eric Jones – (CC BY-SA 2.0)