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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]] |
'''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]]. It had a population of 490 (2001 Census Settlement data), 650 (2001 Census Community Council 993Ha)<ref>Pembrokeshire County Council Census 2001 Settlement Profiles</ref> 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> in 2001. The present name of the village is taken from the saint to whom the church is dedicated, St. Florentius. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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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 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> |
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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|accessdate=4 July 2014}}</ref> |
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==St Florence Church (St. Florentius) == |
==St Florence Church (St. Florentius) == |
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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|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. |
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|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. |
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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|accessdate=4 July 2014}}</ref> |
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==Public Transport== |
==Public Transport== |
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Revision as of 11:26, 26 December 2020
St Florence
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.jpg) St Florence's church | |
  St Florence Location within Pembrokeshire | |
| Population | 756 (2011)[1] |
| OS grid reference | SN0808901170 |
| Principal area | |
| Preserved county | |
| Land | Wales |
| Sovereign state | Vereinigtes Königreich |
| Post town | TENBY |
| Postcode district | SA70 8 |
| Dialling code | 01834 |
| Police | Dyfed-Powys |
| Fire | Mid and West Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| UK Parliament | |
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. It had a population of 490 (2001 Census Settlement data), 650 (2001 Census Community Council 993Ha)[3] 751(Parish Headcount)[4] in 2001. The present name of the village is taken from the saint to whom the church is dedicated, St. Florentius.
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 owing to its historical significance.[5]
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.[6] In the church is a memorial to Robert Ferrar,[5] 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).[7]
Public Transport
Bus Service 361 Edwards Coaches(Route: Pembroke Dock - Tenby)(As at 2016), nearest train station - Manorbier Manorbier railway station is 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.[8]
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.[9]
References
- ^ "Community population 2011". Retrieved 20 April 2015.
- ^ "Sain fflwrens - Recorded name - Historic Place Names". historicplacenames.rcahmw.gov.uk. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
- ^ Pembrokeshire County Council Census 2001 Settlement Profiles
- ^ "23001 Census - Neighbourhood Statistics".
- ^ a b "Cistercian Way - St Florence". Retrieved 4 July 2014.
- ^ "Church of St Florence, St Florence". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
- ^ "Countryside Council for Wales - Ritec Fen". Retrieved 4 July 2014.
- ^ "St Florence Community Council". Pembroke Observer. 13 December 2013. Retrieved 4 July 2014.
- ^ "St Florence Community Council". Retrieved 17 February 2018.
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