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Church of St Teilo, Llantilio Pertholey

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Church of St Teilo, Llantilio Pertholey — church in Abergavenny, UK.

Church of St Teilo, Llantilio Pertholey, historic churches in South Wales

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Abergavenny · 2.7 km
  • Free entry

About

Church of St Teilo, Llantilio Pertholey is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1201. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Abergavenny, UK". Coordinates: 51.8414°, -3.0007°.

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Heritage listing

The Church of St Teilo is the parish church of Llantilio Pertholey, Monmouthshire, Wales. "An unusually large and varied church", it is a Grade I listed building as of 1 September 1956

From Cadw under OGL v3.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

The Church of St Teilo is the parish church of Llantilio Pertholey, Monmouthshire, Wales. "An unusually large and varied church", it is a Grade I listed building as of 1 September 1956

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Background

History

The church is thirteenth century in origin with significant additions in the sixteenth century, a major restoration in 1890 and further minor restoration in the twentieth century. The tower is of the early fourteenth century and the aisle of slightly later date. Around the chancel are three chantry chapels, the church's "most memorable" features. The bell tower holds six bells, dating from the seventeenth century.

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Coordinates
51.8414, -3.0007
Parish
Llantilio Pertholey
Postcode
NP7 6PT
Parliamentary constituency
Monmouthshire
Established
1201
Nearest railway station
Abergavenny2.7 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Church of St Teilo, Llantilio Pertholey?
Church of St Teilo, Llantilio Pertholey is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP7 6PT), in the parish of Llantilio Pertholey.
When was Church of St Teilo, Llantilio Pertholey built?
Built or established in 1201.
Is Church of St Teilo, Llantilio Pertholey a listed building?
Church of St Teilo, Llantilio Pertholey is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
Is Church of St Teilo, Llantilio Pertholey a protected site?
Yes — Church of St Teilo, Llantilio Pertholey is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Church of St Teilo, Llantilio Pertholey free to visit?
Yes, Church of St Teilo, Llantilio Pertholey is free to enter.
How do I get to Church of St Teilo, Llantilio Pertholey?
The nearest railway station is Abergavenny, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP7 6PT.