St John's Church, Llandenny

The Church of St John is the parish church of Llandenny, Monmouthshire, Wales. It is in the Perpendicular style and is a Grade I listed building as of 27 November 1953.[1]

Church of St John, Llandenny
Church of St John
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51°43′51″N 2°50′54″W / 51.73095°N 2.84830°W / 51.73095; -2.84830
LocationMonmouthshire
CountryWales
DenominationChurch in Wales
History
StatusGrade I listed
Architecture
StylePerdendicular
Years built14th/15th century
Administration
DioceseMonmouth

History and architecture

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The church dates from the twelfth century, the date of the nave, [2] although the chancel is fourteenth century and the roofs and tower fifteenth century.[3] It has a well-preserved Norman window.[4] The building is of Old Red Sandstone.[2] The church was restored in 1860-65[3] by John Prichard and John Pollard Seddon[2] and again by G.E.Halliday in 1900–01. [2] The Arts and Crafts chancel rails are from this date.[3]

Memorials to a number of members of the Raglan branch of the Somerset family, whose seat is nearby Cefntilla Court, can be seen in the church.[5]

Services are held at the church each Sunday.[4]

Notes

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  1. ^ Cadw. "Church of St John, Llandenny (Grade I) (17425)". National Historic Assets of Wales. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d Newman 2002, p. 272.
  3. ^ a b c "St John's Church, Llandenny (221237)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
  4. ^ a b "St John the Apostle, Llandenny". Church in Wales. Retrieved 12 February 2012.
  5. ^ Mary in Monmouth (8 March 2010). "Llandenny, The Church with the Mystery Saint". Maryinmonmouth.blogspot.com.

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