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Church of St Thomas, Redwick
Church of St Thomas the Apostle
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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 a special old church in the village of Redwick. This village is located in South Wales, Great Britain, near the city of Newport. It's a parish church, which means it serves the local community. This church is very old, built in the Middle Ages. It has a unique design called the Perpendicular style. Some parts of the church might even be from the 1100s! Because of its history and beauty, it was given a special protection status. It became a Grade I listed building on January 3, 1963.

History of St Thomas' Church

The Church of St Thomas has a very interesting layout. It has a central tower that stands between the main parts of the church. These parts are called the chancel and the nave. This kind of design is quite unusual for churches.

The Great Flood of 1607

Like many churches in the Gwent Levels area, St Thomas' Church faced a big challenge. It was badly affected by the Great Flood that happened in 1606 and 1607. This was a huge flood that covered a lot of land.

You can still see a reminder of this event today. There is a special mark on the wall of the church's porch. This mark shows exactly how high the floodwaters reached during that terrible time. It's a cool way to see history right on the building!

Restoration Work

Over the years, old buildings like churches need repairs and updates. The Church of St Thomas had a lot of important restoration work done. This work happened in 1874 and 1875. A person named James Norton led these big repair efforts. Thanks to this work, the church has been kept in good condition for many more years.

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