Church of St Thomas, Redwick facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Church of St Thomas, Redwick
Church of St Thomas the Apostle
Entrance porch and tower of St Thomas'
Location	Redwick
Country	Wales
Denomination	Church in Wales
History
Status	Active
Dedication	St Thomas
Architecture
Functional status	Parish church
Heritage designation	Grade I
Designated	3 January 1963
Specifications
Number of spires	1
Administration
Parish	Rectorial Benefice of Magor
Diocese	Monmouth

The Church of St Thomas is an old church located in the village of Redwick. This village is found in South Wales, near the city of Newport. This church is very old, built in the Middle Ages. It has a special design called 'Perpendicular' style. Some parts of the church are from the 1300s and 1400s. It might even have parts from the 1100s! Because it's so important, it was given a special 'Grade I' listing on January 3, 1963.

Exploring the Church of St Thomas

This church has a very interesting layout. It's known for its "unusual plan." Instead of the tower being at one end, it stands right in the middle. The tower is placed between the chancel (the area near the altar) and the nave (where the people sit).

The Great Flood of 1607

Like many churches in the Gwent Levels area, St Thomas' Church was affected by a huge flood. This event is known as the Great Flood of 1606/7. It was a very serious natural disaster.

You can still see a reminder of this flood today. On the wall of the church's porch, there is a special mark. This mark shows how high the floodwaters reached during that time. It's a historical reminder of the challenges the church has faced.

Restoration Work

Over the years, old buildings need repairs and updates. The Church of St Thomas had a big restoration project. This work was done by a person named James Norton. He carried out extensive repairs and improvements between 1874 and 1875. This helped to keep the church strong and beautiful for future generations.

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