Church of St Gwrthwl, Llanwrthwl, Powys

formerly in: Brecknockshire


Diocese of Swansea & Brecon

N.B.Position of marker is approximate and does not necessarily show the exact location of the site.

Site OS Grid Ref: SN97576373

Church of St Gwrthwl, Llanwrthwl, Powys Llanwrthwl_DSC2831A.jpg Photo © Martin Crampin

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Church (Anglican)

The medieval church on the site was replaced by a Victorian building in 1875 by J. G. Finch Noyes. The large stone by the porch suggests the possibility that the church stands on a prehistoric site. A Romanesque font survives from the earlier building.

CPAT Historic Churches Survey

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Artworks at this site:
  An Angel Greets the Three Women at the Empty Tomb with St Luke and St John An Angel Greets the Three Women at the Empty Tomb with St Luke and St John
firm/studio: probably Bell & Almond
1874
Church of St Gwrthwl, Llanwrthwl, Powys
east wall of the chancel
  Mother and Child with St Peter Mother and Child with St Peter
firm/studio: Wm. Pearce & E. Cutler
probably 1920s or 30s
Church of St Gwrthwl, Llanwrthwl, Powys
north wall of the nave
  St Paul St Paul
artist: Leonard Walker
1936
Church of St Gwrthwl, Llanwrthwl, Powys
west wall of the nave
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