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A church was founded on this site in 635 by St Aidan; the site of his death is marked by a shrine within the present church which dates from the end of the 12th century.

There has been a church on this site since at least 762, but the present building dates from the second half of the 15th century.

Perched on the side of a hill overlooking the estuary of the River Towy and the magnificent sweep of Carmarthen Bay, this church has been a place of worship for more than a thousand years, and a chapel of ease for pilgrims on the route to St David’s in Pembrokeshire.

More to this church than meets the eye (Pevsner).

With its unusual dedication, to a 6th century saint from north Wales, this is usually considered to be the smallest church in England, set in a secluded wooded combe.

The history of the building is entwined with two local noble and gentry families, Portman and Farnham, whose connection can be seen in the many memorable memorials connected with the church.

A 900 year old church with sweeping sea views, with a small but faithful congregation dedicated to maintaining regular worship in a lovingly looked after building full of beauty and history.