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{{Infobox UK place
{{Infobox UK place
| country = Wales
| country = Wales
| welsh_name =
| welsh_name = Sain Fflwrens
| constituency_welsh_assembly =
| constituency_welsh_assembly = [[Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire (Senedd constituency)|Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire]]
| official_name = St Florence
| official_name = St Florence
| unitary_wales = [[Pembrokeshire]]
| unitary_wales = [[Pembrokeshire]]
| lieutenancy_wales = [[Dyfed]]
| lieutenancy_wales = [[Dyfed]]
| constituency_westminster = [[Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire (UK Parliament constituency)|Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire]]
| constituency_westminster = [[Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire (UK Parliament constituency)|Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire]]
| post_town = TENBY
| post_town = TENBY
| postcode_district = SA70 8
| postcode_district = SA70
| postcode_area = SA
| postcode_area = SA
| dial_code = 01834
| dial_code = 01834
| os_grid_reference = SN0808901170
| os_grid_reference = SN0808901170
| coordinates = {{coord|51.676|-4.776|display=inline,title}}
| latitude = 51.676
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| population = 756
| longitude = -4.776
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| population_ref = (2011)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadKeyFigures.do?a=7&b=11128838&c=SA70+8LN&d=16&e=62&g=6491742&i=1001x1003x1032x1004&m=0&r=0&s=1429536018436&enc=1|title=Community population 2011|access-date=20 April 2015}}</ref>
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| population = 756
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| static_image_name = St. Florence Church, St. Florence, Pembrokeshire (geograph 2074137).jpg
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| population_ref =(2011)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadKeyFigures.do?a=7&b=11128838&c=SA70+8LN&d=16&e=62&g=6491742&i=1001x1003x1032x1004&m=0&r=0&s=1429536018436&enc=1|title=Community population 2011|accessdate=20 April 2015}}</ref>
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| static_image_caption = St Florence's church
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| static_image_name= St. Florence Church, St. Florence, Pembrokeshire (geograph 2074137).jpg
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| static_image_caption = St Florence's church
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}}


'''St Florence''' ([[Welsh language|Welsh]]: ''Sain Fflwrens'')<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://historicplacenames.rcahmw.gov.uk/placenames/recordedname/cbd945cd-60c6-4efa-b5df-db43fbdac638|title=Sain fflwrens - Recorded name - Historic Place Names|website=historicplacenames.rcahmw.gov.uk|access-date=2019-04-28}}</ref> is both a village, a [[parish]] and a [[community (Wales)|community]] in [[Pembrokeshire]], [[Wales]]. St Florence sits on the River Ritec that flows {{convert|4|mi|km|0}} eastwards to its estuary in [[Tenby]]. The Church of St Florence is a grade II* listed building.<ref>britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/300006008-church-of-st-florence-st-florence#.X-chmhanyM8</ref>
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'''St Florence''' is a village, parish and [[community (Wales)|community]] situated {{convert|4|mi|km|0}} to the west of the seaside town of [[Tenby]] in [[Pembrokeshire]], Wales. It had a population of 751 in 2001,<ref>{{cite web|title=23001 Census - Neighbourhood Statistics|url=http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/viewFullDataset.do?instanceSelection=03070&productId=779&$ph=60_61&datasetInstanceId=3070&startColumn=1&numberOfColumns=8&containerAreaId=790567}}</ref> increasing slightly to 756 at the 2011 Census. The present name of the village is taken from the saint to whom the church is dedicated.

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In 2001, the population was 490 (2001 Census Settlement data), 650 (2001 Census Community Council 993Ha)<ref>Pembrokeshire County Council Census 2001 Settlement Profiles</ref> and 751 (Parish Headcount).<ref>{{cite web|title=23001 Census - Neighbourhood Statistics|url=http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/viewFullDataset.do?instanceSelection=03070&productId=779&$ph=60_61&datasetInstanceId=3070&startColumn=1&numberOfColumns=8&containerAreaId=790567}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
St Florence dates back to Norman times, and remains of 16th and 17th century buildings still exist, with Flemish chimneys, characteristic of Pembrokeshire, in evidence, named after Flemish settlers in the region. The river Ritec was navigable by small vessels as far upstream as St Florence until the 19th century when it silted up as a result of local land reclamation. The village is a noted stop on the Tenby to Whitland section of the [[Cistercian Way (Wales)|Cistercian Way]] owing to its historical significance.<ref name=Cistercian>{{cite web|title=Cistercian Way - St Florence|url=http://cistercian-way.newport.ac.uk/place.asp?PlaceID=121|accessdate=4 July 2014}}</ref>
St Florence dates back to Norman times and remains of 16th and 17th-century buildings still exist, with Flemish chimneys, characteristic of Pembrokeshire, in evidence, named after Flemish settlers in the region. The river was navigable by small vessels as far upstream as St Florence until the 19th century when it silted up as a result of local land reclamation. The village is a noted stop on the Tenby to Whitland section of the [[Cistercian Way (Wales)|Cistercian Way]] owing to its historical significance.<ref name=Cistercian>{{cite web|title=Cistercian Way - St Florence|url=http://cistercian-way.newport.ac.uk/place.asp?PlaceID=121|access-date=4 July 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714165819/http://cistercian-way.newport.ac.uk/place.asp?PlaceID=121 |archive-date=14 July 2014}}</ref>


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==St Florence Church (St. Florentius) ==
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==Geography==
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The 12th-century parish church is dedicated to St Florentius; it was restored in the 19th century, and is a grade II* listed building.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/wa-6008-church-of-st-florence-st-florence|title=Church of St Florence, St Florence|publisher= British Listed Buildings|access-date = 27 December 2013}}</ref> In the church is a memorial to [[Robert Ferrar]],<ref name=Cistercian /> the Protestant Bishop of St Davids, who was burned at the stake at Carmarthen during the reign of [[Mary I of England|Mary]] in 1555.
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St Florence sits on The Ritec, a river that flows eastwards to its estuary in Tenby. East of St Florence on the north bank of the river is Ritec Fen, a [[Site of Special Scientific Interest]] (SSSI).<ref>{{cite web|title=Countryside Council for Wales - Ritec Fen|url=http://www.ccw.gov.uk/landscape--wildlife/protecting-our-landscape/special-landscapes--sites/protected-landscapes-and-sites/sssis/sssi-sites/ritec-fen.aspx?lang=en|accessdate=4 July 2014}}</ref>


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==Geography==
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==St Florence's Church==
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St Florence sits on the River Ritec that flows eastwards to its estuary in Tenby. East of St Florence on the north bank of the river is Ritec Fen, a [[Site of Special Scientific Interest]] (SSSI).<ref>{{cite web|title=Countryside Council for Wales - Ritec Fen|url=http://www.ccw.gov.uk/landscape--wildlife/protecting-our-landscape/special-landscapes--sites/protected-landscapes-and-sites/sssis/sssi-sites/ritec-fen.aspx?lang=en|access-date=4 July 2014}}</ref>
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The 12th century church dedicated to the Norman saint St Florence, restored in the 19th century,<ref name=Cistercian /> is a grade II* listed building.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/wa-6008-church-of-st-florence-st-florence|title=Church of St Florence, St Florence|publisher= British Listed Buildings|accessdate = 27 December 2013}}</ref> In the church is a memorial to [[Robert Ferrar]],<ref name=Cistercian /> the Protestant Bishop of St Davids, who was burned at the stake at Carmarthen during the reign of [[Mary I of England|Mary]] in 1555.


==Transport==
==Public Transport==
[[Manorbier railway station]] is {{convert|1.4|mi}} southwest of the village.
Edwards Coaches' Bus Service 361 runs between Pembroke Dock and Tenby.(Route: Pembroke Dock - Tenby) The nearest railway station is [[Manorbier|Manorbier railway station]], {{convert|1.4|mi}} southwest of the village.


==Sport and leisure activities==
==Sport and leisure activities==
St Florence's football side were the Pembrokeshire Division 3 Cup champions of the season 2006/2007. The village hosts an annual Duck Race on the river at Easter for charity.<ref>{{cite news|publisher=Pembroke Observer|title=St Florence Community Council|date=13 December 2013|url=http://www.pembroke-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=42426|accessdate=4 July 2014}}</ref>
St Florence's football side were the Pembrokeshire Division 3 Cup champions of the season 2006/2007. The village hosts an annual Duck Race on the river at Easter for charity.<ref>{{cite news|publisher=Pembroke Observer|title=St Florence Community Council|date=13 December 2013|url=http://www.pembroke-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=42426|access-date=4 July 2014}}</ref>


To the north of the village on the B4318 is [[Manor House Wildlife Park]].
To the north of the village on the B4318 is [[Manor House Wildlife Park]]. Other local attractions include Heatherton World of Activities and The Dinosaur Park.<ref>{{cite web|title=St Florence Community Council|url=http://www.pembstcc.co.uk/st-florence-community-council|access-date=17 February 2018}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{cite web |title=St Florentius, St Florence, Pembrokeshire |url=https://www.dyfedarchaeology.org.uk/wp/discovery/projects/churches/st-florentius-st-florence-pembrokeshire/ |website=Dyfed Archaeological Trust}} – detailed description of the church
*[http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/wal/PEM/StFlorence Historical information and sources on GENUKI]
*[http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/wal/PEM/StFlorence Historical information and sources on GENUKI]


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St Florence
St Florence's church
St Florence is located in Pembrokeshire
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St Florence
Location within Pembrokeshire
Population756 (2011)[1]
OS grid referenceSN0808901170
Principal area
Preserved county
LandWales
Sovereign stateVereinigtes Königreich
Post townTENBY
Postcode districtSA70
Dialling code01834
PoliceDyfed-Powys
FireMid and West Wales
AmbulanceWelsh
UK Parliament
Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament
List of places
UK
Wales
Pembrokeshire
51°40′34″N 4°46′34″W / 51.676°N 4.776°W / 51.676; -4.776

St Florence (Welsh: Sain Fflwrens)[2] is both a village, a parish and a community in Pembrokeshire, Wales. St Florence sits on the River Ritec that flows 4 miles (6 km) eastwards to its estuary in Tenby. The Church of St Florence is a grade II* listed building.[3]

In 2001, the population was 490 (2001 Census Settlement data), 650 (2001 Census Community Council 993Ha)[4] and 751 (Parish Headcount).[5]

History

St Florence dates back to Norman times and remains of 16th and 17th-century buildings still exist, with Flemish chimneys, characteristic of Pembrokeshire, in evidence, named after Flemish settlers in the region. The river was navigable by small vessels as far upstream as St Florence until the 19th century when it silted up as a result of local land reclamation. The village is a noted stop on the Tenby to Whitland section of the Cistercian Way owing to its historical significance.[6]

St Florence Church (St. Florentius)

The 12th-century parish church is dedicated to St Florentius; it was restored in the 19th century, and is a grade II* listed building.[7] In the church is a memorial to Robert Ferrar,[6] the Protestant Bishop of St Davids, who was burned at the stake at Carmarthen during the reign of Mary in 1555.

Geography

St Florence sits on the River Ritec that flows eastwards to its estuary in Tenby. East of St Florence on the north bank of the river is Ritec Fen, a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).[8]

Public Transport

Edwards Coaches' Bus Service 361 runs between Pembroke Dock and Tenby.(Route: Pembroke Dock - Tenby) The nearest railway station is Manorbier railway station, 1.4 miles (2.3 km) southwest of the village.

Sport and leisure activities

St Florence's football side were the Pembrokeshire Division 3 Cup champions of the season 2006/2007. The village hosts an annual Duck Race on the river at Easter for charity.[9]

To the north of the village on the B4318 is Manor House Wildlife Park. Other local attractions include Heatherton World of Activities and The Dinosaur Park.[10]

References

  1. ^ "Community population 2011". Retrieved 20 April 2015.
  2. ^ "Sain fflwrens - Recorded name - Historic Place Names". historicplacenames.rcahmw.gov.uk. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
  3. ^ britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/300006008-church-of-st-florence-st-florence#.X-chmhanyM8
  4. ^ Pembrokeshire County Council Census 2001 Settlement Profiles
  5. ^ "23001 Census - Neighbourhood Statistics".
  6. ^ a b "Cistercian Way - St Florence". Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 4 July 2014.
  7. ^ "Church of St Florence, St Florence". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
  8. ^ "Countryside Council for Wales - Ritec Fen". Retrieved 4 July 2014.
  9. ^ "St Florence Community Council". Pembroke Observer. 13 December 2013. Retrieved 4 July 2014.
  10. ^ "St Florence Community Council". Retrieved 17 February 2018.
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