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Church of St Michael and All Angels
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Church of St Michael and All Angels
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Location Forden, Powys
Country Wales
Denomination Church in Wales
Architecture
Functional status Active
Architectural type Church
Specifications
Materials Stone
Administration
Diocese St Asaph
Province Wales

The Church of St Michael and All Angels is a historic church located in Forden, Powys, Wales. You can find it about half a mile west of the main road that connects Welshpool to Montgomery. This church has been an important part of the community for a long time.

A Look Inside the Church

For about 300 years, the Church of St Michael and All Angels was the special burial place for the Devereux family. Their home, called Nantcribba, was also located within the church's parish area.

Inside the church, you'll find a beautiful marble font. A font is a special bowl used for baptisms. This particular font is oval-shaped and was a gift from Richard Edmunds in 1794.

Church History and Design

The church building was made bigger in 1830 to welcome more people. The person who designed this enlargement was an architect named Thomas Nicholson.

The church also features stunning stained-glass windows. These colorful windows were designed by a famous artist, Edward Burne-Jones. His work adds a lot of beauty to the church.

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