Registers (including service and banns registers) 1631-1989; Churchwardens' accounts 1793-1987; PCC and Church Council minutes 1920-1993; Vestry minutes 1761-1995; papers relating to church property, fabric and buildings (including plans, faculties and deeds) 1738-1976; details of parish boundaries 1851-1889; charity papers 1791-1980; papers relating to tithes 1874-1962; papers relating to schools 1848-1956; annual reports 1885-1983; parish magazines 1890-1985; church histories 1932-1985; church library (mainly local history and theological books) 1840-1969; photographs and paintings 1849-1999 and n.d.; correspondence, orders of service and miscellaneous 1847-2002.
Swansea, St Mary Ecclesiastical Parish Records
This material is held atWest Glamorgan Archive Service
- Reference
- GB 216 P/123/CW
- Dates of Creation
- 1631-2002
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 21 linear metres
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Ancient parish, from which came Holy Trinity, Sketty, St Thomas, St Peter, Christ Church, St Gabriel, St Mark, St Barnabas, St James and St Matthew. Includes St Phillip's mission church.
Arrangement
Ecclesiastical records are arranged into Incumbent's records, PCC records, Churchwardens' records and church affairs.
Access Information
Restrictions on certain documents because of their fragile state; some others require the permission of the Vicar or his representative.
Acquisition Information
It is the policy of the West Glamorgan Archive Service to withhold the names of depositors.
Note
Compiled by Richard Burman for the ANW project. The following source was used to compile this description: West Glamorgan Archive Service, Ecclesiastical Parishes, catalogue.
Other Finding Aids
A hard copy is available at the West Glamorgan Archive Service.
Conditions Governing Use
Usual copyright regulations apply.
Appraisal Information
All records deposited at West Glamorgan Archive Service have been retained.
Accruals
Accruals are possible