Historic Churches in Gwent - Wye and Usk

St Woolos is a fascinating medieval parish church raised to cathedral status in 1930. The 11th century nave contains many Norman features, including a 12th century arch with columns that may be Roman. There is a very striking modern stained glass east window.
Stow Hill, Newport, Gwent, Wales, NP20 4EA

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The roofless ruins of a small 12th century chapel overlook the remains of a deserted village in a field north of Crick.
Crick, Gwent, Wales

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St Bridget's Church in Skenfrith is a 13th century church with a squat tower and a 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).
Skenfrith, Gwent, Wales, NP7 8UG

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Heritage Highlight: The 14th century Skenfrith Cope

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A Benedictine priory was founded at Usk in 1160 by Richard de Clare, nicknamed 'Strongbow'. Usk Priory was one of only 3 monastic houses for nuns in all of Wales before the Reformation. The Priory church served simultaneously as both the parish church and the nun's church. The original monastic building extended east and west of the striking tower, but later a north aisle was added to serve the townsfolk.
Church Street, Usk, Gwent, Wales

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Heritage Highlight: 15th century chancel screen

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St Wonnows is a 12th century church, restored in the 1860's. It boasts an unusual hammerbeam roof system, a Norman font, 17th century Milborne tomb, and a pair of 18th century bells.
Wonastow, Gwent, Wales, NP25 4DN

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Heritage Highlight: Norman font

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