2024

ST. GEORGE'S CHURCH

Churches cathedrals basilicas and chapels

It is a church whose foundations date from the 13th century, and rebuilt in the 1860s, forming a fine example of Victorian Gothic architecture. The dedication to St George is reminiscent of the Anglo-Norman influence in this part of Gower. He has been the patron saint of Christian chivalry in Britain since the year 800. Beautiful stained glass windows, including one in the west designed by Nathaniel Westlake in 1905. Next to the choir is a cross probably dating from the 9th century - considered to be one of the oldest Christian objects on the peninsula.

Read more
2024

ARTHUR'S STONE

Monuments to visit

The site is dated around 2500 BC. Arthur's Stone, a former burial chamber, is a fifteen-ton stone that rests on six others. However, before 1693, this rock was much larger, until an incident broke it and dropped more than ten tons. Mystery still reigns around this event. Countless legends exist, including that of King Arthur, who, embarrassed by a stone in his shoe, threw it away with force. He fell eleven kilometres further on, on Cefn Bryn, having accumulated magical powers during his flight.

Read more