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Church of St Thomas à Becket, Wolvesnewton

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Church of St Thomas à Becket, Wolvesnewton — Grade II* listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.

Interior of Wolvesnewton church - geograph.org.uk - 2411973

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
  • Free entry

About

Church of St Thomas à Becket, Wolvesnewton is a Grade II* listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 2023). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.

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Heritage listing

The Church of Saint Thomas à Becket in Wolvesnewton, Monmouthshire, Wales has its origins in the 13th century. Restored in the 19th century, it remains an active parish church. St Thomas's is a Grade II* listed building. The medieval churchyard cross was restored as a First World War memorial in 1920 and has its own Grade II* listing.

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From the Wikipedia article

The Church of Saint Thomas à Becket in Wolvesnewton, Monmouthshire, Wales has its origins in the 13th century. Restored in the 19th century, it remains an active parish church. St Thomas's is a Grade II* listed building. The medieval churchyard cross was restored as a First World War memorial in 1920 and has its own Grade II* listing.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

The earliest record of the church dates from 1254. The west window of the tower dates from this time. Reconstruction was undertaken by John Norton in 1855–1857. The church remains an active parish church in the deanery of Raglan-Usk.

Architecture

The church is constructed of Old red sandstone blocks. The roof is of Welsh slate. All agree that the windows were undertaken by the firm of Thomas W. Camm, mainly by Camm's daughter Florence.

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Coordinates
51.6940, -2.7910
Parish
Devauden
Postcode
NP16 6NY
Parliamentary constituency
Monmouthshire

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Church of St Thomas à Becket, Wolvesnewton?
Church of St Thomas à Becket, Wolvesnewton is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP16 6NY), in the parish of Devauden.
Is Church of St Thomas à Becket, Wolvesnewton a listed building?
Church of St Thomas à Becket, Wolvesnewton is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
Is Church of St Thomas à Becket, Wolvesnewton free to visit?
Yes, Church of St Thomas à Becket, Wolvesnewton is free to enter.
How do I get to Church of St Thomas à Becket, Wolvesnewton?
Drivers can navigate to postcode NP16 6NY. It sits within the Monmouthshire parliamentary constituency.