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St Mary's Church, Llanfair-ar-y-bryn

Church in Wales church buildings in CarmarthenshireGrade I listed churches in CarmarthenshireLlandoveryUse British English from November 2025
Llanfair Ar Y Bryn Church, near Llandovery geograph.org.uk 979559
Llanfair Ar Y Bryn Church, near Llandovery geograph.org.uk 979559

St Mary's Church is a Church in Wales place of worship near Llandovery, Carmarthenshire, Wales. It was formerly the parish church of Llanfair-ar-y-bryn but was replaced in that function by a new church in a more central location. The present building dates from the 12th century. It has a large churchyard and is situated on a small hill to the north of the town. It was designated a Grade I listed building on 3 August 1966.

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