St Catherine

There is always a warm welcome for anyone at St Catherine's church, Brynammam.

Brynamman, Carmarthenshire

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Address

Church Lane
Brynamman
Carmarthenshire
SA18 1BT

St Catherine's was the first daughter church to be built in Cwmamman Parish after the main church was built at Garnant in 1842. It was built on land which was once part of Cwmnantymoel Farm in 1882.

On Wednesday, the 10th of July, 1940, a fierce air battle took place between British fighter aircraft and German enemy bombers over the English Channel. Just before midday, one plane was spotted flying low and approached the village from the north. Their bomb missed their supposed target, landing in the churchyard, south of St Catherine's.

The massive explosion caused damage to several houses in the vicinity, but the church took the full force of the blast, causing severe damage to the church windows and roof. The church building, however, served as a shield, protecting the 300 children at Brynamman Council School which was then sited approximately only 50 yards (metres) behind the church. It is remarkable that not one teacher or child was hurt at the school.

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  • Regular services are 1st and 3rd Sunday in the month at 11am Holy Communion.​ 2nd and 4th Sunday in the month 11am Morning Worship, 6pm Holy Communion (5pm in winter) 5th Sunday services vary so please check for details.

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