Church of St Mary, Usk, Monmouthshire

Diocese of Monmouth

Church (Anglican)

The church was established as a Benedictine nunnery under the patronage of Richard de Clare (Strongbow) in about 1135, although there is a possibility that an earlier church existed on the site. Subsequently extended to the west, and a north aisle added, the church was made the parish church at the Dissolution in 1536. After further work by T.H. Wyatt in the nineteenth century, the church was restored by G.E. Halliday in 1899-1900.

History of the Priory

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People associated with this site
   as architect: G. E. Halliday
   as architect: Thomas Henry Wyatt


Artworks at this site:

	Christ with the Virgin Mary and St John firm/studio: possibly Percy Bacon Brothers 1913 Church of St Mary, Usk, Monmouthshire east wall of the chancel
	The Ascension with the Virgin Mary and St Mary Magdalene firm/studio: Joseph Bell & Son 1886 Church of St Mary, Usk, Monmouthshire west wall of the nave
	Scenes from the Gospels with St Mary Magdalene firm/studio: Joseph Bell & Son 1889 Church of St Mary, Usk, Monmouthshire south wall of the chancel
	The Raising of Lazarus with Christ Blessing Children Brought by Their Mothers about 1863 Church of St Mary, Usk, Monmouthshire south wall of the nave
	The Good Samaritan with St Barnabas and St Nathaniel firm/studio: Robert J. Newbery 1925 Church of St Mary, Usk, Monmouthshire south wall of the nave

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