One of Wales' most historic churches will be the setting for the launch next month of a unique trail around churches and chapels in south-eest Pembrokeshire. Monkton Priory - which dates back to the first incursions into the area by the Normans around 1100 - will stage the inauguration service on Sunday evening, September 12, of the 'Priors and Pilgrims Heritage Trail'. This links 26 places of worship in the Angle and Castlemartin peninsulas and in and around the Norman town of Pembroke. The service, which begins at 6.30 pm, will be led by the Vicar, Rev. Martin Cox, who will give the address. Following the service, there will be a torchlight procession from Monkton Priory to The Commons area of Pembroke, concluding the Pembroke Festival which is being held that week. Invitations have been sent out to all the churches on the trail and many organisations, and everyone who is interested is welcome to attend. The concept of the trail has been put together by local residents, representatives of the various churches, Castlemartin MoD Army Range and the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority. To promote the trail, a small guarantee company has been formed and registered as a charity. Members of the public are welcome to become 'Friends' and details can be obtained from Pembroke Castle (01646 684585). Membership will entitle a free copy of the main trail leaflet or this can be purchased for 50p. Churches and chapels and sites on the trail (not all of which are open to the public) are: Monkton Priory, Hundleton, Pwllcrochan, Rhoscrowther, Angle, Castlemartin, Warren, Flimston, Thorne, St. Twynnells, St Petrox, Bosherston, St. Govans, Stackpole Elidor, Portclew (Freshwater East), Hodgeston, Lamphey, Gilead (Maidenwells) and eight in and around Pembroke - St. Marys, St. Michaels, Wesleyan, Tabernacle, Westgate, St. Josephs and St. Daniels, plus the chapel at Pembroke Castle. The object of the trail is to encourage wider appreciation of the wonderful heritage of churches and chapels that so richly deserve to be enjoyed and it complements the Saints and Stones Trails previously established in north Pembrokeshire.