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St Maurice's Church is a medieval church in Wales, protected by Cadw under reference GM156. The building stands upon bedrock of Dinantian limestone, sandstone and argillaceous rocks that underlie much of the region. This geological foundation, formed during the Mississippian period, provided the raw materials for medieval builders working in stone across Wales.
The church represents a significant example of medieval ecclesiastical architecture in its locality. Its dedication to St Maurice, a popular saint in medieval Wales, reflects both religious practice and the historical settlement patterns of the period. The limestone bedrock beneath the site would have furnished accessible stone for construction and repair work throughout the church's history.
As a protected monument under Cadw's guardianship, St Maurice's Church survives as evidence of medieval Christian worship and community life in Wales. The stability of the Dinantian bedrock has supported the building through centuries of use, contributing to the church's endurance as a historical structure. Its continued protection ensures the preservation of this medieval heritage for future study and appreciation.
St Maurice's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM156. View the official record →
St Maurice's Church is a medieval church in Wales, protected by Cadw under reference GM156.
St Maurice's Church dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a church. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
St Maurice's Church is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is GM156.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Limestone Quarry and Kiln at Oxwich (4 km), Castell Oxwich (4 km), Tower NE of Oxwich Castle (4 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 13 strands of St Maurice's Church's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
St Maurice's Church stands on Dinantian Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Mississippian. The rock here is limestone with subordinate sandstone and argillaceous rocks.