Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Tenby
Pembrokeshire - Built
- 1210
- Listed status
- Grade I listed
Sources: Wikipedia, Wikidata Q7594435
Before visiting St Mary's Church, Tenby
Service times are not recorded in this listing. We cannot confirm when the next service takes place or whether the building opens outside worship hours.
We do not have confirmed information here about step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support or supervised children’s groups. If these matter for your visit, ask the church about the specific service you plan to attend.
No direct contact details are recorded. Use the linked sources above or the wider local directory to continue your search.
About St Mary's Church, Tenby
St Mary’s Church, Tenby stands in the town centre and serves both the urban parish of St Mary In Liberty and the rural parish of St Mary Out Liberty to the north. An active Anglican parish church, it was designated Grade I in 1951 for its outstanding medieval architecture, roofs and monuments.
A place of worship is thought to have occupied the site from the Norman period. Parts of the present chancel survive from the 13th century, although much of the structure belongs to the 15th century. Its panelled wagon ceiling has 75 carved bosses depicting plants, fish, grotesque figures, a mermaid and a green man, alongside religious imagery. The late 13th-century tower retains a former upper chapel with a stone altar and piscina. Later additions include St Thomas’ Chapel, St Nicholas’ Chapel and the spire. Notable furnishings include two fonts and a 15th-century bell inscribed “Sancta Anna”, while memorials commemorate figures including the Tudor-era mayors Thomas and John White and mathematician Robert Recorde.
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Frequently asked questions
What denomination is St Mary's Church, Tenby?⌄
St Mary's Church, Tenby in Tenby belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the St Mary's Church, Tenby building?⌄
The building dates from 1210. It is on the statutory register as a Grade I listed building.
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