Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Today we are exploring the historic grounds of St Lawrence's Church in Gumfreston, Pembrokeshire—an incredible 900-year-old site originally built all the way back in the 12th century (the 1100s).This hidden gem is famous for housing rare, newly uncovered medieval wall paintings from the 1400s inside its nave, including the historic "Christ of the Trades." Even though the doors were locked today and we couldn't get inside to view the artwork firsthand, we explore the ancient exterior architecture, the massive 15th-century fortified tower, and the famous three holy wells in the churchyard.If you look closely at old archival photos, you can see how this church was completely overrun by ivy and moss before being saved and preserved!🔔 Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more historic travel vlogs and hidden gem explorations!Learn more about the church restoration efforts here: friendsoffriendlesschurches.org.uk
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Today we are exploring the historic grounds of St Lawrence's Church in Gumfreston, Pembrokeshire—an incredible 900-year-old site originally built all the way back in the 12th century (the 1100s).This hidden gem is famous for housing rare, newly uncovered medieval wall paintings from the 1400s inside its nave, including the historic "Christ of the Trades." Even though the doors were locked today and we couldn't get inside to view the artwork firsthand, we explore the ancient exterior architecture, the massive 15th-century fortified tower, and the famous three holy wells in the churchyard.If you look closely at old archival photos, you can see how this church was completely overrun by ivy and moss before being saved and preserved!🔔 Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more historic travel vlogs and hidden gem explorations!Learn more about the church restoration efforts here: friendsoffriendlesschurches.org.uk
#gumfrestonchurch #medievalhistory #pembrokeshire #historyvlogs #historicchurches #ukhistory #ancienthistory #graveyard #gravevisitations
