Three Cliffs Bay
detail from St Mary Magdalene and St Martha with Symbols and Local Scenes

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1969 Two-light window with small figures of Mary and Martha at the top of both lights, with symbols and local Gower landmarks below. Underneath Mary is a casket, opposite three keys beneath Martha. The staff of Asclepius and the winged ox of Luke are included over views of Three Cliffs Bay and Worms Head. technique: stained glass size: 32 cm (width of each light) artist: John Edwards Church of St Teilo, Bishopston, Swansea south wall of the nave Given by by Dr P. Cosgrove in memory of his wife. The badge of the The British Medical Association and the symbol of Luke the physician reflect the donor's occupation.  (ObjectID=1388 ImageID=7836) Original File Name=Bishopston_DSC2064A.jpg

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• key 
• ox (possibly with book) - symbol of St. Luke  [Revelation 4:7]
• rod or staff of Aesculapius 
• the patroness of housewives, Martha of Bethany; possible attributes: aspergillum, broom, bunch of keys, dragon, ladle 
• the penitent harlot Mary Magdalene 

Geoffrey R. Orrin, A Guide to the Parish Church of St Teilo, Bishopston (1975).

Photo © Martin Crampin