St Bartholomew's Church, Llanover facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Bartholomew's Church, Llanover, Monmouthshire |
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| Church of St Bartholomew | |
The nave and tower
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| Location | Llanover, Monmouthshire |
| Country | Wales |
| Denomination | Church in Wales |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Founded | Norman |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* |
| Designated | 9 January 1956 |
| Architectural type | Perpendicular |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Heart of Monmouthshire |
| Deanery | Heart of Monmouthshire |
| Archdeaconry | Monmouth |
| Diocese | Monmouth |
The Church of St Bartholomew in Llanover, Monmouthshire, is a very old parish church. It was first built after the Norman Conquest of England. The oldest part of the church is the nave, which is the main part where people sit. The chancel, which is the area around the altar, was added in the 1300s. The tower was built in the 1500s, and the porch was added in the 1700s.
The church had some small repairs in the mid-1800s, during the Victorian era. Since then, it has mostly stayed the same. It is considered a very important historical building and is listed as a Grade II* listed building. This means it's a special building that needs to be protected.
A Look Back in Time
The Church of St Bartholomew is located just north of Llanover village. It sits close to the River Usk. The nave, the oldest part, was built by the Normans. The chancel was added in the 14th century, which means the 1300s. The porch has a stone with the date 1750 carved into it.
The church was lightly repaired during the Victorian period. This was in the 1800s. It has not changed much since then. Today, it is still an active church where people go for services.
What the Church Looks Like
The church is built from a type of stone called Old Red Sandstone. Its design follows the Perpendicular style. This style is known for its tall, thin windows and detailed stone carvings.
Inside the church, you can see a Royal coat of arms. This is a special symbol of the British royal family. An expert on buildings, John Newman, described it as "painted with much panache." He said the shield looked "rakishly" placed between an "excitable lion and unicorn."
In the churchyard, which is the area around the church, you can find the tomb of Benjamin Hall, 1st Baron Llanover. He was an important person from the area. His tomb is dated 1868.
The Church of St Bartholomew is a Grade II* listed building. This means it is a very important historical building in Wales.
