Penallt Old Church facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Penallt Old Church |
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| 51°47′36″N 2°41′40″W / 51.7932°N 2.6945°W | |
| Location | Monmouthshire |
| Country | Wales |
| Denomination | Church in Wales |
| History | |
| Status | Grade I listed |
| Architecture | |
| Years built | late 13th/early 14th century |
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| Diocese | Monmouth |
Penallt Old Church is a very old church located near the village of Penallt in Monmouthshire, Wales. It is a special building known as a Grade I listed building, which means it's super important and protected because of its history and architecture. It got this special status on November 19, 1953.
Exploring Penallt Old Church's History
This church was built a long, long time ago, either in the late 1200s or early 1300s. We don't know exactly who it was built for or what saint it was named after.
The main part of the church is from the Middle Ages. However, the very bottom part of its tower is even older! The porch, which is the entrance area, was added later in 1539.
Building Materials and Changes Over Time
Penallt Old Church is made from a type of stone called Old Red Sandstone. Over the years, the church has been fixed up and improved. It was restored in 1885-1887 and again in 1951 to keep it in good condition.
Inside, the church has a unique ceiling that looks like the inside of a barrel. This ceiling was built in the 1500s. You can also see a fancy archway with four sections, built in a style called "Perpendicular Gothic."
Special Features Inside the Church
One cool thing to spot inside is a detailed coat of arms for Queen Anne. This special design, showing her royal symbols, dates back to 1707.
Another interesting piece is the altar table, which is where the priest stands during services. It was carved in 1916 by a skilled woodcarver. This carver was a refugee from Belgium during World War I. People say he was a master carver from a famous church called St. Rumbold's Cathedral in Mechelen.
Even today, church services are still held at Penallt Old Church on Sundays.
