St Mary

A rich medieval church in a sweet Pembrokeshire town; with a huge number of independent shops and eateries.

Cardigan, Ceredigion

Oriau agor

Open to visit Monday to Thursday throughout the year.

Cyfeiriad

Pontycleifion
Cardigan
Ceredigion
SA43 1DR

St Mary’s was the priory church of the medieval Benedictine Cardigan Priory and in its east window survive some fine fragments of 15th century glass. A must see for any visitor to Cardigan and its iconic castle.

It is situated on the bank of the River Teifi, just off Finch Square. The present nave dates from the 14th century and parts of the church were rebuilt during 1711. During the 13th century the church found fame by being a site of pilgrimage as the shrine of ‘Our Lady of the Taper’. A shrine still exists at St Mary’s, although it is not the original 800 year old one.

  • Captivating architecture

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Social heritage stories

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Accessible toilets nearby

  • Bus stop within 100m

  • Café within 500m

  • Dog friendly

  • Level access to the main areas

  • On street parking at church

  • Parking within 250m

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Church in Wales

  • Repair Grant, £10,000, 2008

  • Our Repair Grants funded urgent repair work to help keep churches open.

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