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Bishopston (Llandeilo Ferwallt, historically also Llanmerwallt and Llancyngur Trosgardi) is a large village and community situated on the Gower Peninsula, 6 mile (10 km) west south west of the centre of Swansea in South Wales. It is partly within the Gower Peninsula Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The church, located at the head of Bishopston Valley, is dedicated to St Teilo who gives the village its Welsh name. Bishopston gives its name to the Bishopston Mudstone, a name used by geologists to refer to a rock formation with a widespread occurrence in south Wales.

The name Bishopston originates from the Norman Conquest, although pre Norman names for the town vary. One name was Llanmerwall (or Llanmerwallt), and is similar to the modern Welsh name. Two further names are recorded: Porthdulon (or Porthtulon), possibly referring to the area of Caswell, and Llancyngur Trosgardi. In 2001 the population of the village was 3,341. The village experienced significant growth between the First and Second World Wars and in the 1960s. Bishopston's rural location has influenced the pattern of its development. Most houses are detached or semi detached and have large gardens. As a result, property in the area is expensive by South Wales standards. Nearly all of the property in Bishopston is privately owned, with only 1% of homes rented from the local authority.

Bishopston has several shops including a Co op. Other local services include a hotel and cafe, three public houses, a petrol station, retirement homes, post office, church halls, sports hall, gym, medical centre and children's play area. A group of local teenagers has campaigned since 2018 for a pump track to be built in the area, with Mansel Green having been chosen as the preferred site. As of September 2021, planning permission for the track had not been granted.

Bishopston Primary School and Bishopston Comprehensive School provide education locally. The first phase of a £13.8m refurbishment was completed at the comprehensive school in 2021, comprising science labs and a drama studio.

Bishopston has its own rugby club, South Gower RFC, and a football side named South Gower AFC.