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Reference 451932
The
'Cathedral of Gower' was probably built around the opening of the
14th century to replace the one at Landimore, which had been affected
by the encroachment of the sea on low-lying land. The two churches
of Landimore and Cheriton are never mentioned together in an authentic
document, both being dedicated to St. Cadoc.
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entrance to the church is a fine example of a doorway from the 'Decorated'
period and the Norman Font, is said to have come from the extinct
church of Landimore. In the arch at the end of the nave can be seen
the old rood loft entrance, which was approached up steps set in
the wall of the choir.
The
church was restored in 1974 by Rev. J.D. Davies who personally carved
the choir stalls, altar rails, altar and embossed wooden ceiling.
He was buried close to the south wall in Cheriton churchyard. Also
buried there is Ernest Jones, the disciple and biographer of Sigmund
Freud.
Key at Llanmadoc shop all year.
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