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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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Newport Cathedral

Address

Stow Hill, Newport, Newport, NP20 4ED

Telephone
01633 267464

enquiries@newportcathedral.org.uk

Newport

Newport Cathedral is the Mother Church of the Anglican Diocese of Monmouth which includes the whole county of Monmouthshire, the city of Newport and parts of neighbouring local authority areas.
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”.
St. Mary's Church

Address

Tintern, Tintern, Monmouthshire, NP16 6SF

Tintern

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.
Magor Procurator House

Address

Magor Square, Magor, Monmouthshire, NP26 3LY

Magor

Also known as Magor Mansion, the Procurator's House is the ruined remains of a mansion situated next to St. Mary's Church in Magor.
Penallt Old Church

Address

Penallt Old Church, Penallt, The Rhadyr, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 4SE

Telephone
07495 445807

karenann.nz@gmail.com

The Rhadyr, Monmouth

Penallt Old Church is the oldest building in the village. The focal point of the parish even for those who rarely worship in it. Visible from miles around it is a spiritual refuge for the local parishioners and the many who use the footpaths that…
Church of St. Nicholas, Grosmont

Address

The Rectory,, B4347, Grosmont, Monmouthshire, NP7 8LW

Grosmont

St Nicholas' Church in Grosmont is a 13th century parish church of notable size (due to the importance of Grosmont when it was constructed).
St. Mary's Priory, Chepstow

Address

St Mary's Priory, Upper Church St, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5HU

Telephone
01594 530080

hillnoramay@aol.com

Chepstow

St Mary's Priory has been a centre for prayer and worship for over 950 years. St Mary's Priory is open each day as a blessing to the community. Please feel free to enter and just be.
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