St David's Church, Llanddewi Rhydderch

The Church of St David is a parish church in Llanddewi Rhydderch, Monmouthshire, Wales, with origins in the 12th century; the tower base may date from this time. The fabric of the current building is 14th–15th century in date, with a Victorian restoration by John Pollard Seddon in 1862 and 1863. It remains an active parish church.

Church of St David
"a medieval church sensitively restored"
Church of St David is located in Monmouthshire
Church of St David
Church of St David
Location in Monmouthshire
51°48′41″N 2°56′40″W / 51.8115°N 2.9444°W / 51.8115; -2.9444
LocationLlanddewi Rhydderch, Monmouthshire
CountryWales
DenominationChurch in Wales
History
Statusparish church
Foundedearly 14th century
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Heritage designationGrade II*
Designated9 January 1956
Architectural typeChurch
Administration
DioceseMonmouth
ArchdeaconryMonmouth
DeaneryAbergavenny
ParishLlanddewi Rhydderch
Clergy
Vicar(s)The Reverend J Humphries

History

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The origins of the building are Norman, with the base of the tower,[1] and some of its lancet windows appearing to date from this time.[2] The body of the church is later, of the 14th and 15th centuries. J. P. Seddon undertook a sensitive restoration in 1862–63.[1] There have been few alterations since this time and the church remains an active church in the parish of Llanddewi Rhydderch.[3]

Architecture and description

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The church is built of Old Red Sandstone. The building comprises a nave, chancel, porch and a tower with a "pyramidal cap of "typical Border design".[2] The church is a Grade II* listed building, its listing record describing it as a "medieval church sensitively restored".[1]

Notes

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  1. ^ a b c Cadw. "Church of St. David (17417)". National Historic Assets of Wales. Retrieved 11 April 2019.
  2. ^ a b Newman 2000, pp. 268–9.
  3. ^ "Clergy". The Church in Wales. Retrieved 12 August 2017.

References

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Architectural drawings for the 1862 restoration