Church of St Margaret Marloes, Pendine

Name: Church of St Margaret Marloes
Address: Pendine, United Kingdom

#5 among attractions in Pendine

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The Church of St Margaret Marloes is the Church in Wales parish church for the parish of Eglwyscummin, in southwestern Carmarthenshire, Wales. The present building dates from the 14th and 15th centuries with restoration work being undertaken in 1878 and again in 1900. The church has a round churchyard, an indication that this site has likely been used since prehistoric times. A tombstone dating back to the fifth century was found in the churchyard. It is believed that Saint Cynin founded the church as one of a series of missionary stations in the fifth century. ()

Coordinates: 51°45'58"N, 4°33'51"W

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Pendine United Kingdom

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Church of St Margaret Marloes – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pendine Museum of Speed, Dylan Thomas Boathouse, Laugharne Castle, Colby Woodland Garden.

1.7 miS
Specialty museum, Science museum, Museum
Pendine Museum of Speed, Pendine
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Historical place, Tea room, Museum
Dylan Thomas Boathouse, Laugharne
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4.4 miE
Castle and mansion with literary heritage
Laugharne Castle, Laugharne
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4.9 miSW
Garden, Park
Colby Woodland Garden, Amroth
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51°46'24"N • 4°27'48"W
Tin Shed Laugharne, Laugharne
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4.4 miE
Nightlife
Brown's Hotel, Laugharne
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4.2 miNW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Landsker Borderlands Trail
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3.2 miE
Church, Gothic architecture
St Odoceus' Church, Laugharne
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4.2 miSE
Beach
Pendine Sands, Laugharne
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1.1 miS
51°45'2"N • 4°34'4"W
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Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Brandy Hill
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