St Teilo's Church, Llantilio Pertholey

The Church of St Teilo is the parish church of Llantilio Pertholey, Monmouthshire, Wales. "An unusually large and varied church",[1] it is a Grade I listed building as of 1 September 1956[2]

Church of St Teilo, Llantilio Pertholey
Church of St Teilo
51.8414°N 3.0008°W / 51.8414; -3.0008
LocationMonmouth, Monmouthshire
CountryWales
DenominationChurch in Wales
History
StatusGrade I listed
Architecture
Years built13th century
Administration
DioceseMonmouth
Clergy
Priest(s)Father Julian Gray

History and architecture

The church is thirteenth century in origin with significant additions in the sixteenth century, a major restoration in 1890 and further minor restoration in the twentieth century.[3] The tower is of the early fourteenth century and the aisle of slightly later date.[1] Around the chancel are three chantry chapels, the church's "most memorable" features.[1] The bell tower holds six bells, dating from the seventeenth century.[4]

Services are held at the church on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.[5]

Notes

  1. Newman 2000, p. 355.
  2. Good Stuff IT Services (1956-09-01). "Church of St Teilo – Llantilio Pertholey – Monmouthshire – Wales". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 2012-02-12.
  3. "St Teilo'S Church, Llantilio Pertholey | Site Details". Coflein. Retrieved 2012-02-12.
  4. "About Us – St Teilo's Church with Bettws Chapel". Stteiloschurch.org.uk. Retrieved 2012-02-12.
  5. "About Us – St Teilo's Church with Bettws Chapel". Stteiloschurch.org.uk. Retrieved 2012-02-12.

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