St Teilo's Church, Llantilio Crossenny facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St Teilo, Llantilio Crosseny |
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Church of St Teilo
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| 51°49′49″N 2°52′25″W / 51.8302°N 2.8737°W | |
| Location | Monmouthshire |
| Country | Wales |
| Denomination | Church in Wales |
| History | |
| Status | Grade I listed |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Early English and Decorated |
| Years built | 13th century |
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| Diocese | Monmouth |
The Church of St Teilo is an old and important church located in Llantilio Crossenny, a village in Monmouthshire, Wales. It's known for being a very grand church, built in a cross shape (called 'cruciform'). It has a tower from the Early English Period and a main area (called a 'chancel') from the Decorated Period of architecture. Because it's so special, it was named a Grade I listed building on November 19, 1953. This means it's a very important historical building. The church is named after Saint Teilo, an important Welsh saint.
History of the Church
During the Middle Ages, Llantilio Crossenny was owned by the Bishops of Llandaff. You can still see where their old manor house, Hen Gwrt, once stood. Because the bishops lived nearby and White Castle was close, the church was built to be unusually large.
Building Materials and Style
The church is made from Old Red Sandstone. It has a tall, noticeable spire covered with wooden shingles. The tower and the main part of the church (the nave) were built in the 13th century. The chancel, which is the area around the altar, was rebuilt in the 14th century.
The shingled spire was added much later, in the early 18th century. The whole church was carefully repaired and updated between 1856 and 1857 by architects John Prichard and John Pollard Seddon.
Inside the Church
Experts from the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales say the inside of the church is "outstanding." Near the East window of the chapel, there are two stone supports called corbels. People say these corbels look like Edward II, a king of England.
The church also has several beautiful monuments from the 17th and 18th centuries. These monuments honor important people who lived in the area. You can also see lovely stained glass windows created by the famous artist Charles Eamer Kempe.
Visiting the Church
The Church of St Teilo holds services on the first and third Sunday of each month. They also have special services for all the main Christian holidays. You can find more details about visiting and service times on the parish's website.
