St Peter's Church, Bryngwyn

Church in Monmouthshire, Wales
51°46′45″N 2°53′05″W / 51.7792°N 2.8848°W / 51.7792; -2.8848LocationBryngwyn, MonmouthshireCountryWalesDenominationChurch in WalesHistoryStatusparish churchFoundedC13th centuryArchitectureFunctional statusActiveHeritage designationGrade II*Designated9 January 1956Architectural typeChurchAdministrationDioceseMonmouthArchdeaconryMonmouthDeaneryRaglan/UskParishBryngwynClergyRectorRev'd Kevin Hasler

The Church of St Peter, Bryngwyn, Monmouthshire, Wales is a parish church with its origins in the 13th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.

History

Gerald of Wales records that a church at Bryngywn was built by Aeddan Gwaethfoed, the Lord of Clytha in 1180.[1] The current building dates mainly from the 15th century.[1] The church was restored in 1871 by John Prichard.[1] Throughout that time, the rector was the Reverend William Crawley, who served from 1834 to 1896, a period of 62 years.[1]

Near to the church is a well, also dedicated to St Peter, which was for many years the only water supply for the church and village.[2]

Architecture and description

The church is constructed of sandstone rubble in a Perpendicular style.[3]

Notes

  1. ^ a b c d Cadw. "Church of Saint Peter, Llanarth (Grade II*) (1964)". National Historic Assets of Wales. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
  2. ^ Raglan Group of Parishes. "St Peter, Bryngwyn - Raglan Group of Parishes". Church in Wales. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
  3. ^ Newman 2000, p. 131.

References

  • Newman, John (2000). Gwent/Monmouthshire. The Buildings of Wales. London: Penguin. ISBN 0-14-071053-1.
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