Eglwys Sant Ioan, Carmarthen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Eglwys Sant Ioan |
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| Location | Penuel Street, Carmarthen |
| Country | Wales, United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| History | |
| Founded | 1889 |
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| Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Designated | 19 May 1981 |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Style | Victorian |
Eglwys Sant Ioan, which means Church of St John in Welsh, is a special Anglican church in the town of Carmarthen, Wales. It was built a long time ago, between 1889 and 1890. This church was made for people in the St Peter area who spoke Welsh. You can find it on Penuel Street.
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About St John's Church
Building the Church
The people who designed Eglwys Sant Ioan were architects named Middleton, Prothero & Phillot. They were from a place called Cheltenham.
Laying the First Stone
A special ceremony happened on June 25, 1889. A church leader named A. G. Edwards laid the first stone. This is called the foundation stone. It's like the very first brick laid for a new building.
Who Built It?
The actual building work was done by a person named Thomas Collins. He was from Tewkesbury.
How Much Did It Cost?
At first, they thought the church would cost about £2000 to build. But it ended up costing more, around £3041. The church was officially opened on June 15, 1890. Another church leader, the Bishop of St. Davids, opened it.
A Special Building
On May 19, 1981, Eglwys Sant Ioan was given a special title. It became a Grade II listed building. This means it's an important building because of its history or how it looks. People thought it was "a well-designed late Victorian smaller town church."
