Almost hidden from view, beneath the looming shadows of the woods neighbouring Oxwich Bay, nestles the church of St. Illtyd. Reputedly, a Christian building has been present on this site since the 6th century, but the current building is a largely 13th century construction with a 14th century tower.

David Howells

November 1, 2023

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Tucked out of the way on a wooded coastal hillside beautiful St Illtyd's church has apparently been used for Christian worship since the 6th century. The present building is largely medieval and the tower the bell date from around the 14th century.

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