A sweeping history of Wales’s sacred past, from early Celtic Christianity to the Dissolution of the Monasteries.
This engaging study traces how the Welsh church grew, faced external pressures, and shaped Welsh society across centuries.
The work surveys early Celtic churches, monasteries, and cathedrals, and examines the lives of bishops, abbots, and saints. Drawing on a wide range of sources, it situates Wales within the broader story of the British church, while highlighting local developments and notable Welsh figures.
- How Christianity arrived and took root in Wales, with attention to sources and dates.
- The evolution of Welsh dioceses, major monastic houses, and ecclesiastical power dynamics.
- Profiles of key figures, from missionaries to bishops, and the political context that shaped church decisions.
- The path toward the Dissolution of the Monasteries and its impact on Welsh religious life.
Ideal for readers of Welsh history, church history, and students seeking a clear, evidence‑based overview of Wales’s medieval church.