St Dingat's Church, Dingestow facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St Dingat |
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"the principal architectural feature in Dingestow"
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 Church of St Dingat
Location in Monmouthshire
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| 51°47′23″N 2°47′18″W / 51.7897°N 2.7884°W | |
| Location | Dingestow, Monmouthshire |
| Country | Wales |
| Denomination | Church in Wales |
| History | |
| Status | parish church |
| Founded | 14th century |
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| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* |
| Designated | 27 November 1953 |
| Architect(s) | Thomas Henry Wyatt, Richard Creed |
| Architectural type | Church |
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| Parish | Dingestow |
| Deanery | Monmouth |
| Archdeaconry | Monmouth |
| Diocese | Monmouth |
The Church of St Dingat is a historic local church in Dingestow, Monmouthshire, Wales. It was first built in the 14th century. The church is named after Saint Dingat, a Welsh saint from the 5th century.
This church was largely rebuilt in 1846 by an architect named Thomas Henry Wyatt. It was then updated again by Richard Creed between 1887 and 1888. Today, it is still an active church for the community. It is also a Grade II* listed building, which means it's a very important historical building.
History of the Church
The Church of St Dingat started way back in the 14th century. Not much of the original building from that time is left today. In the early 1800s, a historian from Monmouthshire named Charles Heath described the church. He said it was a simple building without much to see.
In 1846, the church's tower was rebuilt by a famous architect, T. H. Wyatt. He designed many buildings in the Monmouthshire area. Later in the 1800s, more updates were made to the church. These changes were overseen by Richard Creed. The church is still used for services and community events today.
What the Church Looks Like
The Church of St Dingat is built from sandstone and a type of rock called puddingstone. It has a main hall, called a nave, with a small entrance area. There is also a North transept, which is like a side arm of the church. It also has a chancel, which is the area around the altar, and Wyatt's tower.
An expert in church architecture, John Newman, has described the church's stained glass windows. These windows show special round designs. They feature the Lamb of God and symbols that represent the Four Evangelists. The North transept part of the church is used as a chapel for the Bosanquet family, who lived at Dingestow Court. Inside, you can find memorials to family members from 1806 to 1975.
The church is recognized as a Grade II* listed building. This means it is considered a very important historical and architectural site. Its listing officially calls it "the principal architectural feature in the village of Dingestow."
