Church of St John the Evangelist, Gowerton, Swansea

formerly in: Glamorgan


Diocese of Swansea & Brecon     (formerly: St Davids)

N.B.Position of marker is approximate and does not necessarily show the exact location of the site.

Site OS Grid Ref: SS59009643

Church (Anglican)

Church built in 1880–2 to the design of J. Bacon Fowler of Brecon, on land provided by John Dillwyn Llewelyn of Penllergaer. The chancel was richly refitted in 1900, although the chancel windows look more likely to date from the 1880s.

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People associated with this site
   as architect: J. B. Fowler

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Artworks at this site:
  The Ascension The Ascension
perhaps 1882
Church of St John the Evangelist, Gowerton, Swansea
east wall of the chancel
  The Good Samaritan The Good Samaritan
artist: Lawrence Lee
1953
Church of St John the Evangelist, Gowerton, Swansea
south wall of the nave
  Noah Noah
firm/studio: Glantawe Studios
designer: Colwyn Morris
2000
Church of St John the Evangelist, Gowerton, Swansea
south wall of the nave
  The Revelation to St John on Patmos The Revelation to St John on Patmos
perhaps 1882
Church of St John the Evangelist, Gowerton, Swansea
south wall of the sanctuary
  The Transfiguration with the Last Supper and the Calling of James and John The Transfiguration with the Last Supper and the Calling of James and John
probably 1880s
Church of St John the Evangelist, Gowerton, Swansea
south wall of the south aisle
  Peter and John Healing the Lame Beggar at the Beautiful Gate Peter and John Healing the Lame Beggar at the Beautiful Gate
firm/studio: Morris & Co.
designer: John Henry Dearle
1928
Church of St John the Evangelist, Gowerton, Swansea
south wall of the nave




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