St Mapley's Church, Llanvapley facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St Mapley, Llanvapley, Monmouthshire |
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| Location | Llanvapley, Monmouthshire |
| Country | Wales |
| Denomination | Church in Wales |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Founded | C.15th century |
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| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* |
| Designated | 9 January 1956 |
| Architectural type | Church |
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| Parish | Llanvapley |
| Deanery | Abergavenny |
| Archdeaconry | Monmouth |
| Diocese | Monmouth |
The Church of St Mapley, Llanvapley, Monmouthshire is a parish church with its origins in the 15th century. Dedicated to St Mable, variants of the dedication include St Mapley, St Mabli and St Mafli. The church is a Grade II* listed building.
History
The church dates from the 15th century, and was restored in 1861 and 1950. The chancel and tower arches may be earlier, from the 13th or 14th centuries. The Monmouthshire antiquarian Joseph Bradney recorded that two of the bells dated from 1626.
Architecture and description
The church is built of Old Red Sandstone and the style is Early English. The tower has a corbelled parapet.
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