Churches

There are three active churches in the district and one derelict.

 

 

 

The Congregational Church was originally built in 1818 but destroyed by fire and re-built in 1838. This chapel is now a United Reform Church. The branches of the Monkey Puzzle tree can be seen guarding the churchyard.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

St Johns Church was built in 1859 by Mr Richards who was the great grandfather of one of Templeton’s older villagers. The architect was J.Seddon of Llandaff.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Molleston Baptist Church is a mile from the village centre and was first recorded in 1667 although the current building was not built until 1736 it has undergone several renovations since then. It is the oldest English Baptist church in Pembrokeshire.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mounton Chapel is situated on the edge of the village boundary and is now derelict. It was first mentioned in the 13th century as serving the hospice of St Mary’s at Llawhaden Castle. It is believed to be built on the site of a pre Christian Celtic church.