St Peter's Church, Bryngwyn facts for kids

Quick facts for kids St Peter's Church, Bryngwyn, Monmouthshire
Church of St Peter
The entrance and tower
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Location	Bryngwyn, Monmouthshire
Country	Wales
Denomination	Church in Wales
History
Status	parish church
Founded	C13th century
Architecture
Functional status	Active
Heritage designation	Grade II*
Designated	9 January 1956
Architectural type	Church
Administration
Parish	Bryngwyn
Deanery	Raglan/Usk
Archdeaconry	Monmouth
Diocese	Monmouth

The Church of St Peter, Bryngwyn, Monmouthshire, Wales is a parish church with its origins in the 13th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.

History

Gerald of Wales records that a church at Bryngywn was built by Aeddan Gwaethfoed, the Lord of Clytha in 1180. The current building dates mainly from the 15th century. The church was restored in 1871 by John Prichard. Throughout that time, the rector was the Reverend William Crawley, who served from 1834 to 1896, a period of 62 years.

Near to the church is a well, also dedicated to St Peter, which was for many years the only water supply for the church and village.

Architecture and description

The church is constructed of sandstone rubble in a Perpendicular style.