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Penallt Old Church

Norman & medievalFree admission

Penallt Old Church — church in Penallt, Monmouthshire, Wales.

Penallt Old Church, historic churches in South Wales

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Rookwood · 5.7 km
  • Free entry

About

Penallt Old Church is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1254. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Penallt, Monmouthshire, Wales". Coordinates: 51.7932°, -2.6945°.

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Heritage listing

Penallt Old Church is located just outside the village of Penallt, Monmouthshire, Wales. It is a Grade I listed building as of 19 November 1953.

From Cadw under OGL v3.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Penallt Old Church is located just outside the village of Penallt, Monmouthshire, Wales. It is a Grade I listed building as of 19 November 1953.

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Background

History

The church dates from the late thirteenth century or early fourteenth century and its dedication is unknown. The main part of the building is medieval, although the base of the tower is earlier, and the porch is later, bearing a date of 1539. The church was restored in 1885-7 and again in 1951. The altar table was carved in 1916 by a war refugee from Belgium, who was reputed to be a master carver at St. Rumbold's Cathedral in Mechelen. Services are still held at the church on Sundays.

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Coordinates
51.7932, -2.6945
Parish
Trellech United
Postcode
NP25 4AW
Parliamentary constituency
Monmouthshire
Established
1254
Nearest railway station
Rookwood5.7 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Penallt Old Church?
Penallt Old Church is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP25 4AW), in the parish of Trellech United.
When was Penallt Old Church built?
Built or established in 1254.
Is Penallt Old Church a listed building?
Penallt Old Church is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
Is Penallt Old Church a protected site?
Yes — Penallt Old Church is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
Is Penallt Old Church free to visit?
Yes, Penallt Old Church is free to enter.
How do I get to Penallt Old Church?
The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP25 4AW.