Historic churches · South Wales
Church of St Francis Xavier and St David Lewis
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Church of St Francis Xavier and St David Lewis — Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pontypool and New Inn · 7.6 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St Francis Xavier and St David Lewis is located in Monmouthshire, South Wales, with the postcode NP15 1RZ. The nearest railway station is Pontypool and New Inn, approximately 7.6 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St Francis Xavier and St David Lewis is a Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 82758). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
St David Lewis and St Francis Xavier Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in Usk, Monmouthshire, Wales. It was built in 1847 and designed by Charles Hansom in the Gothic Revival style. The church is dedicated to two Jesuit saints, Francis Xavier and the local David Lewis, who is buried nearby. It is located on Porthycarne Street near the town centre. In 2019, a shrine in the church was dedicated to David Lewis.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Official information
The Church of St Francis Xavier and St David Lewis is a Catholic parish located in Usk, part of the Archdiocese of Cardiff. Visitors can attend Mass and participate in community events such as coffee mornings and charity collections.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St David Lewis and St Francis Xavier Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in Usk, Monmouthshire, Wales. It was built in 1847 and designed by Charles Hansom in the Gothic Revival style. The church is dedicated to two Jesuit saints, Francis Xavier and the local David Lewis, who is buried nearby. It is located on Porthycarne Street near the town centre. In 2019, a shrine in the church was dedicated to David Lewis. The church is a Grade II listed building.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
After the Reformation, Monmouthshire continued to have a local Catholic community. In 1616, David Lewis was born in Abergavenny, he became a Jesuit, and after his training he returned to work in Monmouthshire for thirty years. He headed the Jesuit college at Cwm, Llanrothal. In 1678, after praying at the Gunter Mansion he was arrested at St Michael's Church, Llantarnam, after being implicated in the fictitious Popish Plot, was executed in 1679, and buried in the graveyard of the Priory Church of St Mary, Usk. In the 1700s, Catholic Mass was celebrated in the home of the Davis family, Llancayo House, in Usk. In 1799, Fr Joseph Hunt was appointed by William Sharrock the Vicar Apostolic of the…
Architecture
In 1847, the present church was built. Francis McDonnell, a local solicitor, donated the land and paid for half of the construction costs. The architect was Charles Hansom. On 14 October 1847, the church was opened by the Vicar Apostolic of the Welsh District Joseph Brown. In the 1850s and 1860s windows, made by Hardman & Co., were installed in the church. In 1865, the tower, also designed by Hansom, was added.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.7044, -2.9045
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Usk
- Postcode
- NP15 1RZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Phone
- 01495 762280
- Established
- 1847
- Nearest railway station
- Pontypool and New Inn — 7.6 km
- Official site
- www.catholicparishofusk.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q29505403 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St David Lewis and St Francis Xavier Church, Usk (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Francis Xavier and St David Lewis?
- Church of St Francis Xavier and St David Lewis is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP15 1RZ), in the parish of Usk.
- What is Church of St Francis Xavier and St David Lewis?
- Church of St Francis Xavier and St David Lewis — Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Church of St Francis Xavier and St David Lewis?
- The nearest railway station is Pontypool and New Inn, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP15 1RZ.
- When was Church of St Francis Xavier and St David Lewis built?
- Built or established in 1847.
- Is Church of St Francis Xavier and St David Lewis a listed building?
- Church of St Francis Xavier and St David Lewis is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Francis Xavier and St David Lewis a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Francis Xavier and St David Lewis is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Church of St Francis Xavier and St David Lewis free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Francis Xavier and St David Lewis is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Francis Xavier and St David Lewis?
- The nearest railway station is Pontypool and New Inn, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP15 1RZ.