Sardis, south Pembrokeshire explained

Country:Wales
Static Image:Sardis Baptist church. - geograph.org.uk - 913612.jpg
Static Image Caption:Sardis Baptist Chapel
Coordinates:51.7404°N -4.9411°W
Official Name:Sardis
Community Wales:Burton
Unitary Wales:Pembrokeshire
Post Town:Milford Haven
Postcode District:SA73
Dial Code:01646
Os Grid Reference:SM 9704 0873

Sardis (also known as Sardis Cross) is a small village in the community and parish of Burton, Pembrokeshire, Wales. It lies 1miles east of Rosemarket at 75 metres above sea level.[1]

Worship

Sardis Baptist Chapel was built in 1822.[2] The minister for Pembroke Dock, quoted in an 1851 religious census, described the congregation as scattered, with the weather sometimes greatly affecting attendance. Chapel registers are held by Dyfed Family History Society.[3]

Sardis falls under the Church in Wales parish of Burton. The church of St Mary's is a grade II* listed building.

Armed robbery

An armed robbery in the village helped lead to the apprehension and eventual conviction of serial killer John Cooper for murders committed in the 1980s.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Ordnance Survey
  2. Web site: GENUKI: Church, Sardis (English Baptist), Burton. 6 August 2024.
  3. Web site: GENUKI: Burton. 26 April 2015.
  4. News: BBC. 26 May 2011. John Cooper: Prolific thief who turned multiple killer. 5 May 2015.