St Teilo's Church, Llanarth facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Teilo's Church, Llanarth, Monmouthshire |
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| Church of St Teilo | |
The entrance and tower
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| Location | Llanarth, Monmouthshire |
| Country | Wales |
| Denomination | Church in Wales |
| History | |
| Status | parish church |
| Founded | C15th century |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Redundant |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* |
| Designated | 9 January 1956 |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Llanarth |
| Deanery | Raglan/Usk |
| Archdeaconry | Monmouth |
| Diocese | Monmouth |
The Church of St Teilo is an old church building in Llanarth, Monmouthshire, Wales. It was first built in the 1400s. Over the years, it was repaired and updated many times.
This church is a special historic building, called a Grade II* listed building. This means it is very important and protected. St Teilo's Church is no longer used for church services. It closed in 2013 because it needed expensive repairs.
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The Story of St Teilo's Church
Who was Saint Teilo?
The church is named after Saint Teilo. He was an important religious leader in the 500s. He was a bishop in a place called Llandaff.
When was the church built?
Most of the church building we see today was built in the 15th century, which is the 1400s. It has been standing for a very long time!
How has the church changed over time?
The church has been repaired and changed several times.
- In 1847, a person named John Prichard worked on the church.
- Later, in 1884 and 1885, Richard Creed did more work. He even rebuilt the top part of the church tower.
Why did the church close?
St Teilo's Church is not an active church anymore. This means it doesn't hold regular services. It closed in 2013 because it cost too much money to fix all the damage.
What's next for the church?
In 2023, a group called the Village Alive Trust got some money. They received £10,000 to study if the church could become a community center. A community center is a place where local people can meet and do activities.
What the Church Looks Like
Building materials and style
The church is made from rough sandstone rocks. It was built in a style called Decorated Gothic. This style was popular for churches in the Middle Ages.
Inside the church
Inside, you can find several special monuments. These are like memorials for people who have passed away. One of them is a tall, pointed stone pillar called an obelisk. It is made of white marble.
This obelisk was put there to remember Elizabeth Jones. Her husband, William Jones, built it for her. He also built a fun, decorative building called Clytha Castle in her memory.
Images for kids
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The entrance and tower of St Teilo's Church.
