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Built on the site of a Celtic church and part of the north wall, a window and font still survive. The church dates from the late 15th century.
Defynnog,
Powys,
Wales
The substantial remains of a large 16th century church begun by Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. Dudley was a favourite of Elizabeth I, and one of the most powerful men in Elizabethan England, until he lost the queen's favour - and his life.
22 Bull Lane,
Denbigh,
Clwyd,
Wales,
LL16 3NF
In the overgrown churchyard of the tiny village of Derwen stands one of the finest medieval monuments in Wales; a late 15th or early 16th century preaching cross. The cross stands two-tiered stone plinth, and is composed of a decorated octagonal shaft topped by a square cross-head with Biblical scenes under canopies on each face. The cross stands almost 15 feet high and is highly decorated.
Derwen St Mary's Church is a lovely little country church, looked after by the Friends of Friendless Churches, who stepped forward in 2001 after St Mary's was declared redundant. This Grade-I listed building is set on a steep sided hill, looking out over the valley of the Clwyd.
Derwen,
Clwyd,
Wales
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Church Heritage Highlight: Medieval preaching cross Heritage Rating:? Location: On a minor road off the A494 between Ruthin and Corwen
Founded by St David as a centre of Celtic Christianity. The 13th century nave has two original doorways. The chancel dates from the 15th century. Part of the wagon ceiling remains.
Glascombe,
Powys,
Wales
There has been a church on the site since the early 1500's. The early Gothic church was dismantled in the mid 1800's and rebuilt in the Early English style, with the medieval roof surviving. There is a Norman font, 1000-year-old yew alms dishes, and an ancient oak chest.
Goetre,
Gwent,
Wales
All Saints church in Gresford is one of the finest historic buildings in Wales, let alone of the finest churches. All Saints is famed for its ring of seven bells, remembered as one of the 'Seven Wonders of Wales'. The church is largely in Perpendicular Gothic style, with a striking west tower and wide, light-filled aisles and nave.
Gresford,
Clwyd,
Wales
This historic church stands near the imposing ruin of Grosmont Castle. It is a large church built at roughly the same time as the castle, and it retains much of its 13th century character. St Nicholas is built on a cruciform plan with an impressive central tower and spire. Though much of the church was rebuilt in the Victorian period, the aisled nave is relatively intact, with an spacious medieval interior.
Well-preserved medieval church (listed building) of national architectural interest. A circular walled churchyard with outstanding examples of ancient managed yew trees is of particular interest.
Guilsfield,
Powys,
Wales
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