Priory Church of St David, Swansea
formerly in: Glamorgan
Diocese of Menevia
Church (Roman Catholic)
Originally built in 1847 in the Gothic style to the design of Charles Hanson by Taylor of Coventry; extended in 1864 by Benjamin Bucknall.
History of the church.
view on the National Monuments Record (Coflein)
People associated with this site
as architect: Benjamin Bucknall
Works at this site:
Crucifixion with the Virgin Mary, St John and Saints firm/studio: John Hardman & Co. 1916 Priory Church of St David, Swansea east wall of the sanctuary (window number: I) | |
Virgin Mary with St George and St Joan of Arc about 1920 Priory Church of St David, Swansea Blessed Sacrament Chapel (east wall of the north aisle) | |
The Sacred Heart of Christ with St Patrick and St Peter firm/studio: John Hardman & Co. about 1920 Priory Church of St David, Swansea baptistry (east wall of the south aisle) | |
Annunciation and Holy Family artist: Catrin Jones 1983 Priory Church of St David, Swansea north wall of the nave | |
Blessed Philip Powell Window artist: Catrin Jones firm/studio: Glasslight Studios 1985 Priory Church of St David, Swansea north wall of the nave | |
The Venerable Bede and St Benedict firm/studio: probably John Hardman & Co. Priory Church of St David, Swansea south wall of the south aisle |
Photo © Martin Crampin, Imaging the Bible in Wales
N.B.Position of marker is approximate and does not necessarily show the exact location of the site.
Site OS Grid Ref: SS656928
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User contributed comments
A new website for St. David's Priory has been created, it would be greatly appreciated if you could provide a link for us on your site.
http://stdavids.wix.com/website
P.S. There are also recent, large format photos of the windows and interior of the church on the site.
Submitted by: Kevin O'Brien (2015-06-15 10:14:41)
Editor's response: This now updated - thanks for the information.
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Glynn Vivian Art Gallery
Swansea University
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