Church of St Patrick, Pencarreg Carmarthenshire

This was one of the common Welsh churches in a state of decay and neglect scarcely conceivable. It had eighty-seven sittings, but of these only thirty-five were able to be used, the rest being rotten. Mr Withers is about to restore it thoroughly. He retains the nave, which, together with the west porch and bell-gable over it, is certainly of an early date, and also the more modern chancel. But he replaces the existing windows by better ones, and adds new roofs and fittings. We observe also a simple and effective constructional reredos. The contract is for £450. We see no necessity for a prayer desk among the chancel fittings. [Ecclesiologist April 1864 page 119 120]

TO BUILDERS AND OTHERS. PERSONS willing to submit TENDERS for Re-roofing and sundry repairs and alterations to the Parish Church of Pencarreg, near Lampeter, are informed that the Plans and Specifications will lie for inspection at the Lion Hotel, Lampeter, from Wednesday, 11th November, to Saturday 21st, inclusive. Tenders, on forms supplied, to be forwarded by post, prepaid, on or before Monday, 23rd November, addressed to Mr R J. WITHERS, Architect, 51, Doughty Street, London, W.C., and of whom further particulars may be obtained. T. JONES, Vicar. Dolarement, Lampeter,) 29th Oct., 1863. [The Welshman, Carmarthen 6 November1863 page 4]

Reference    Ecclesiologist April 1864 page 119 120 – church restorations
Reference    The Welshman, Carmarthen 6 November1863 page 4