Church of St Mary the Virgin, Abbey Cwmhir, Powys
formerly in: Radnorshire
Diocese of Swansea & Brecon (formerly: St Davids)
N.B.Position of marker is approximate and does not necessarily show the exact location of the site.
Site OS Grid Ref: SO05407131
Church (Anglican)
New church built 1865–6 on site of a medieval church, at the expense of Miss Mary Beatrice Phillips, sister of the squire, George Henry Phillips. Rood screen and figures post-1886. The Victorian interior includes a reredos with glass mosaic panels by Salviati and stained glass by Heaton, Butler & Bayne (chancel) and Clayton & Bell (west). Painting of 'Agony in the Garden' a copy of Antonio Corregio's work in the Duke of Wellington's collection at Apsley House. Tympanum over south door.
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Artworks at this site:
| Scenes from the Gospels with the Twelve Disciples firm/studio: Clayton & Bell about 1870 Church of St Mary the Virgin, Abbey Cwmhir, Powyswest wall | |
| I am the Light of the World firm/studio: Heaton, Butler & Bayne 1866 Church of St Mary the Virgin, Abbey Cwmhir, Powyssouth wall of the chancel | |
| The Baptism of Christ and the Agony in the Garden firm/studio: Heaton, Butler & Bayne designer: Robert Turnill Bayne 1866 Church of St Mary the Virgin, Abbey Cwmhir, Powyschancel | |
| I am the Good Shepherd firm/studio: Heaton, Butler & Bayne designer: Robert Turnill Bayne 1866 Church of St Mary the Virgin, Abbey Cwmhir, Powysnorth wall of the chancel | |
| The Crucifixion and the Resurrection firm/studio: Heaton, Butler & Bayne designer: probably Robert Turnill Bayne 1866 Church of St Mary the Virgin, Abbey Cwmhir, Powyseast wall of the chancel | |
| The Crucifixion with the Virgin Mary and St John Church of St Mary the Virgin, Abbey Cwmhir, Powys chancel arch | |
| The Last Supper with the Agnus Dei and the Pelican in her Piety firm/studio: Salviati & Co. probably 1860s Church of St Mary the Virgin, Abbey Cwmhir, Powyssanctuary | |
| The Ascension about 1866 Church of St Mary the Virgin, Abbey Cwmhir, Powystympanum over the south porch | |
| The Agony in the Garden artist (after): Correggio probably nineteenth century Church of St Mary the Virgin, Abbey Cwmhir, Powysnorth wall of the nave |
Photo © Martin Crampin
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