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Monmouthshire has some of the most interesting churches in South East Wales. From historic ruins to active town and country parishes, each one with an important story to tell.

Today’s highlights include the iconic and romantic ruins of Tintern Abbey, founded in 1131 by Cistercian monks, and the equally inspirational but less visited Llanthony Priory, built by Augustinian monks in 1113 in the secluded Vale of Ewyas.

St Mary’s Priory Church in Abergavenny has been described as the 'Westminster Abbey of Wales', attracting thousands of visitors each year to see the fine collection of historic monuments and medieval carvings. The great of all ages lie there – Norman, Plantagenet, Tudor and Stuart.

For hidden gems check out the Church of St Issui at Partrishow, St Mary’s church at Llanfair Kilgeddin and the Church of St Martin at Cwmyoy. The Church of St Issui is in a stunning location in the Grwyne Fawr valley with panoramic views. Inside the church you’ll find a beautiful 15th century oak rood screen and loft and on the west wall of the nave a painted figure of ‘time’ - a skeleton with scythe, hourglass and spade.

The interior of St Mary’s, Llanfair Kilgeddin is richly decorated with 16 colourful sgraffito wall panels created by the artist Heywood Sumner. On the theme of The Benedicite (Song of Creation) he depicted nature, the seasons, and local landmarks, in a style inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement and emerging Art Nouveau movement.

St Martin’s was built on the shifting sub-soil of a massive ancient land-slip. As the ground has continued to settle it has caused the walls of the church to lean in a variety of crazy angles – the tower, incredibly still standing, now leans to a greater degree than the leaning tower of Pisa!

See a map of Monmouthshire's Churches here

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Monmouth Methodist Church

Address

16A St James St, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3DL

Telephone
01600712202

ar.langford1@btinternet.com

Monmouth

Founded in 1835, Monmouth Methodist Church is one of Monmouth’s architectural “hidden gems”.
Church of St Illtyd

Address

Old Abergavenny Road, Mamhilad, Pontypool, Monmouthshire, NP4 8RH

Pontypool

Medieval church first mentioned in c1100 but likely 14th century in origin.
St Michael and All Angels', Gwernesney

Address

St Michael and All Angels', Chepstow Road, Gwernesney, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1HE

Telephone
+44 (0)204 520 4458

office@friendsoffriendlesschurches.org.uk

Gwernesney, Usk

This diminutive Grade I listed church dates from the 13th century, and is said to house the oldest bells in Monmouthshire.
St David’s Church, Llanddewi Skirrid

Address

St David's Church, Llanddewi Skirrid, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 8AW

Telephone
01873 859881

mardyvicarage@yahoo.co.uk

Abergavenny

St. David's Church is found in the beautiful village of Llandewi Skirrid, nestled in the foothills of the Skirrid, the 'Holy Mountain'.
St. Mary's Church

Address

Tintern, Tintern, Monmouthshire, NP16 6SF

Tintern

[Currently Closed to Public] The ruins of St. Mary's Church are on the hill above the former Abbey Hotel and originally served the Parish of Chapel Hill at the southern end of Tintern.
St. Cadoc's Church, Penhros

Address

Church Road, Penrhos, Monmouthshire, NP15 2LG

Telephone
01600 780246

Penrhos

St. Cadoc's Church in Penrhos is a Grade II* listed church near Raglan, Monmouthshire
St David's Church, Llangeview

Address

St David's Church, Llangeview, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1NF

Telephone
0204 520 4458

office@friendsoffriendlesschurches.org.uk

Usk

Ancient church in an almost circular churchyard, with a 15th century rood beam and loft, and a wealth of 18th-century woodwork
St Bridget's Church Skenfrith

Address

St Bridget's Church Skenfrith, Skenfrith, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 8UH

Telephone
01873 821405

Abergavenny

St. Bridget’s is an ancient church, consecrated in 1207, which has seen the worship of God through many centuries. This is one of the oldest churches in continuous use in Monmouthshire.
St. Teilo's Church, Llantilio Pertholey

Address

Nr Hereford Road, Llantilio Pertholey, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 6NT

Telephone
01873 859881

mardyvicarage@yahoo.co.uk

Abergavenny

St. Teilo's Church was originally built in the 12th century on the site of a 6th century centre of worship at the northern end of Abergavenny.
Church of St Issui, Partrishow

Address

Partrishow, Abergavenny, Powys, NP7 7LP

Abergavenny

St. Issui's Church is a medieval church on an old pilgrimage site in the Black Mountains.
St. Mary's Church, Magor

Address

Magor Square, Magor, Monmouthshire, NP26 3LY

Telephone
01633 882266

netherwentchurches@gmail.com

Magor

Visit the Church of St Mary's, situated in the heart of Magor.
St Michaels Church

Address

Monmouth Road, Tintern Parva, Tintern, Monmouthshire, NP16 6SG

Telephone
01594 530080

Tintern

Whatever your faith , we welcome you to enjoy the tranquility of our church, a place of quiet reflection, where you join the many who have passed through it's doors over 13 centuries in fellowship and peace.
St. Mary's Priory

Address

St. Mary's Priory, St Mary's Priory Centre, Monk Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5ND

Telephone
01873 858787

manager@stmarys-priory.org

Monk Street, Abergavenny

St Mary's Priory Church is the parish church for the town and community of Abergavenny and is one of the largest and finest parish churches in Wales.
St Cadoc's Church, Llangattock-Vibon-Avel

Address

The Grange to Llanvolda Road, Llangattock-Vibon-Avel, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 5NG

Monmouth

A secluded medieval church with links to Rolls Royce.
St. Mary's Priory Church, Monmouth

Address

St. Mary's Priory Church, Monk Street, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3NX

monmouthparishsecretary@gmail.com

Monmouth

St. Mary's Priory Church, Monmouth is a beautiful church which is the parish and civic church for the town and community of Monmouth.
Tintern Abbey (Cadw)

Address

Tintern Abbey, Tintern, Monmouthshire, NP16 6SE

Telephone
03000 252239

TinternAbbey@gov.wales

Tintern

Cistercian abbey, founded in 1131 in the beautiful Wye valley village of Tintern. Remarkably complete abbey church rebuilt in the later thirteenth and early fourteenth centuries, with extensive remains of cloister and associated monastic buildings.
St James' Church, Llangua

Address

Llangua, Grosmont, Monmouthshire, NP7 8HD

Telephone
0204 520 4458

office@fofc.org.uk

Grosmont

Visit the recently restored medieval Church of St James in Llangua, Grosmont
St Peter's Church, Dixton

Address

St Peters’ Church, Dixton Lane, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3SY

friendsofdixtonchurch@hotmail.com

Monmouth

St. Peter's Church in Dixton, on the outskirts of Monmouth along the River Wye.
St Michael & All Angels', Llanfihangel Rogiet

Address

St Michael & All Angels', Llanfihangel Rogiet, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 3UP

Telephone
+44 (0)204 520 4458

office@friendsoffriendlesschurches.org.uk

Caldicot

Medieval church with 13th-century effigies and a 15th century bell which was the wedding place of Henry Jones, the inventor of self-raising flour.
Managed by the Friends of Friendless Churches.
St. Arvan's Church

Address

St. Arvan's Church, Church Lane, St Arvans,, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 6EU

Telephone
01291 622064

frmichaelgollop1@gmail.com

St Arvans,, Chepstow

Medieval parish church of potential ninth century Celtic origin, named after the 9th century hermit St. Arvan.