St Peter's Church, Bryngwyn Explained

St Peter's Church, Bryngwyn, Monmouthshire
Fullname:Church of St Peter
Pushpin Map:Wales Monmouthshire
Pushpin Mapsize:200
Map Caption:Location in Monmouthshire
Location:Bryngwyn, Monmouthshire
Country:Wales
Coordinates:51.7792°N -2.8848°W
Denomination:Church in Wales
Founded Date:C13th century
Status:parish church
Functional Status:Active
Heritage Designation:Grade II*
Designated Date:9 January 1956
Architectural Type:Church
Parish:Bryngwyn
Deanery:Raglan/Usk
Archdeaconry:Monmouth
Diocese:Monmouth
Rector:Rev'd Kevin Hasler

The Church of St Peter, Bryngwyn, Monmouthshire, Wales is a parish church with its origins in the 13th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.

History

Gerald of Wales records that a church at Bryngywn was built by Aeddan Gwaethfoed, the Lord of Clytha in 1180. The current building dates mainly from the 15th century. The church was restored in 1871 by John Prichard. Throughout that time, the rector was the Reverend William Crawley, who served from 1834 to 1896, a period of 62 years.

Near to the church is a well, also dedicated to St Peter, which was for many years the only water supply for the church and village.[1]

Architecture and description

The church is constructed of sandstone rubble in a Perpendicular style.

References

. John Newman (architectural historian). The Buildings of Wales. Gwent/Monmouthshire. 2000. Penguin. London. 0-14-071053-1.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Raglan Group of Parishes . St Peter, Bryngwyn - Raglan Group of Parishes . Church in Wales. 23 April 2017.