St Bridget's Church, Skenfrith facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St Bridget, Skenfrith |
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| Church of St Bridget | |
"an important medieval church"
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| OS grid reference | SO456203 |
| Location | Skenfrith, Monmouthshire |
| Country | Wales |
| Denomination | Church in Wales |
| History | |
| Status | parish church |
| Founded | c.13th century |
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| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Grade I |
| Designated | 19 November 1953 |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Style | Early English |
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| Parish | Skenfrith |
| Deanery | Abergavenny |
| Archdeaconry | Monmouth |
| Diocese | Monmouth |
The Church of St Bridget (also called St Bride) is a historic church in the village of Skenfrith, Monmouthshire, Wales. It is still used today for church services. This church is a very important old building, known as a Grade I listed building. It is named after Saint Bridget, a famous saint. Many churches in Wales are named after her.
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History of the Church
How Old is St Bridget's Church?
The Church of St Bridget is very old. Its first parts were built in the medieval period, around the time of King John (1166–1216). This means it is over 800 years old!
Changes Over Time
The church was made bigger in the 1300s and again in the 1500s. It was also carefully fixed up in 1896 and then again in 1909–1910. These repairs helped keep the old parts of the church safe.
Church Services Today
Today, church services are held every Sunday at 9:15 AM.
Church Design and Features
What the Church is Made Of
The Church of St Bridget is built from a type of rock called Old Red Sandstone. This stone gives the church its unique look.
Inside the Church
The church has two main parts for people to sit, called aisles. It also has a chancel, which is the area near the altar. At the west end, there is a tall tower.
The Tower and its Dovecote
The tower has a special top part called a dovecote belfry. This means it was once a place for doves to live, and it also holds the church bells. The roof of the belfry is shaped like a pyramid.
Important Items Inside
Inside, you can see a beautiful stone tomb for a man named John Morgan. He died in 1557. John Morgan was a Member of Parliament, which means he helped make laws for the country. He also managed land for the king and was in charge of three castles nearby: Skenfrith, Grosmont, and White Castle.
There is also a special stand for reading, called a lectern, made in 1909. It was designed by George Jack, who was part of the Arts and Crafts Movement. This movement focused on making beautiful things by hand. The lectern has a figure of Saint Bridget on it.
Why the Church is Special
The Church of St Bridget is a Grade I listed building. This is the highest level of protection for historic buildings in the UK. It means the church is considered very important because of its history and its amazing inside features.
