Wales
Wye Valley and Vale of Usk

Churches and Religious Places

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Abergavenny - St Mary
At Abergavenny on the A40.
This former priory church became a parish church and was restored in the 19th century. The oak stalls are 14th-15th century and there is a Norman font.

Goetre - St Peter
At Goetre (Goytre), off A4042 from Pontypool to Abergavenny, Monmouthshire.
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 ancient oak chest.

Grosmont - St Nicholas
At Grosmont, Monmouthshire on the B4347.
The church has an eight-sided tower and high spire.

Llanbedr - St Peter
At Llanbedr, near Crickhowell, A40. Contact vicarage for key.
A 14th-15th century church with some 19th century alterations. Walls have 18th and 19th century tablets.

Llanelli - St Elli
At Llanelli, near Gilwern, A4077. Contact vicar for key.
Ancient yews in churchyard. Norman nave and 15th century nave.

Llanthetty - St Telli
At Llanthetty, halfway between Taybon-on-Usk and Llangynidr on B4558. Open.
One cell medieval building with early pillar stone.

Llanvihangel Crucorney - St Michael & All Angels
At Llanvihangel Crucorney, A465 north of Abergavenny. Open during daylight hours.
Norman font and interesting corbels and other bits and pieces. Lychgate, 15th century churchyard cross.

Monmouth - St Mary's
At Monmouth, on the A40. A religious site since 1101 when the church was part of a Benedictine priory. The church was restored in 1773, then remodeled in the 19th century. Norman and 14th century parts survive along with some medieval tiles. Contains stained glass by Victorian artist, Charles Kempe.

Monmouth - St Thomas the Martyr
In Monmouth on the A40.
Dedicated to Thomas a Beckett, Archbishop of Canterbury. Built c1170-86. Restored in 1830 when a turret was added. There is a Norman chancel arch, piscina, and two doorways.

Old Llanover - St Bartholomew
At Old Llanover, Monmouthshire on the River Usk, on the right of the A4042 road from Pontypool to Abergavenny.
A place of worship since the early 12th century, originally called Llanddwfr. The 13th century nave is the earliest part of the church and contain medieval rafters and font. There are 14th century rood loft stairs, a 15th century window, 16th century brass plate, oak pews and altar rail, and many other interesting features. The churchyard has the remains of a 6th century preaching cross.

Skenfrith - St Bridget
At Skenfrith, on B4521.
13th century church with squat tower and huge buttress. The interior has a Jacobean pew, 15th century embroidery, and the tomb of the last governor of the Three Castles (Grosmont, Skenfrith, and White).

Usk - St Mary's Priory Church
At Usk, Monmouthshire on the A472. This was a 12th century Benedictine priory church for nuns. It has a large Norman tower, a 15th century roodscreen, an organ, and an old brass memorial.

Wonastow - St Wonastow
At Wonastow, minor road off A40 south of Monmouth, Monmouthshire. Key available from the vicar.
First church on the site built in 7th century. 12th century church, restored in the 1860's. Unusual hammerbeam roof supports, Norman cable moulding on font, 18th century bells.

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Photo credits - Skenfrith and Grosmont © Barbara Ballard, Goetre church courtesy of www.goytre.freeserve.co.uk, Monmouth St Mary's courtesy of www.stmaryspriorychurch.org, all other photos courtesy of Churches of Wales