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 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 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 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 Annunciation and Holy Family
artist: Catrin Jones
1983
Priory Church of St David, Swansea
north wall of the nave
  Blessed Philip Powell Window 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 The Venerable Bede and St Benedict
firm/studio: probably John Hardman & Co.
Priory Church of St David, Swansea
south wall of the south aisle

Priory Church of St David, Swansea height=

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.


Other sites at Swansea, Glamorgan
Church of St Jude
Church of St Mary
Glynn Vivian Art Gallery
Swansea University

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