Priory Church of St David, Swansea

formerly in: Glamorgan


Diocese of Menevia

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

Site OS Grid Ref: SS656928

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Church (Roman Catholic)

Originally built in 1847 in the Gothic style to the design of Charles Hanson by Taylor of Coventry; extended in 1864 by Benjamin Bucknall.
History of the church.

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People associated with this site
   as architect: Benjamin Bucknall


Artworks at this site:
  The Transfiguration The Transfiguration
about 1933
Priory Church of St David, Swansea
chancel arch
  Crucifixion with the Virgin Mary, St John and Saints Crucifixion with the Virgin Mary, St John and Saints
firm/studio: John Hardman & Co.
1916
Priory Church of St David, Swansea
east wall of the sanctuary
  Virgin Mary with St George and St Joan of Arc Virgin Mary with St George and St Joan of Arc
about 1920
Priory Church of St David, Swansea
Blessed Sacrament Chapel (east wall of the north aisle)
  The Sacred Heart of Christ with St Patrick and St Peter The Sacred Heart of Christ with St Patrick and St Peter
firm/studio: John Hardman & Co.
about 1920
Priory Church of St David, Swansea
baptistry (east wall of the south aisle)
  The Holy Family The Holy Family
about 1975
Priory Church of St David, Swansea
baptistry
 David, King and Psalmist David, King and Psalmist
artist: Elizabeth Howells
1975
Priory Church of St David, Swansea
baptistry (south wall of the south aisle chapel)
  Jesus Falls the Third Time    from    Stations of the Cross Jesus Falls the Third Time
from Stations of the Cross

about 1936
Priory Church of St David, Swansea
nave
  Annunciation and Holy Family Annunciation and Holy Family
artist: Catrin Jones
1983
Priory Church of St David, Swansea
north wall of the nave
  Scenes from the Bible Scenes from the Bible
firm/studio: John Hardman Studios
about 1968
Priory Church of St David, Swansea
north wall of the nave (former baptistry)
  Pentecost Pentecost
firm/studio: John Hardman Studios
about 1968
Priory Church of St David, Swansea
north wall of the nave


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