Historic churches · South Wales
Church of St James, Rudry
In or near Cardiff.
Church of St James, Rudry — 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
- Lisvane and Thornhill · 3.4 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St James in Rudry is located in South Wales, postcode CF83 3JQ. The nearest railway station is Lisvane and Thornhill, which is 3.4 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St James, Rudry is a Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 13623). 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 James's Church, Rudry is an historic Anglican church in the village of Rudry in the Diocese of Monmouth.
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From the Wikipedia article
St James's Church, Rudry is an historic Anglican church in the village of Rudry in the Diocese of Monmouth.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The church was founded in the mid 13th Century (possibly 1254) as a wayside shrine used by pilgrims. A church was present at the location by 1295, when it was a chapel of ease to the parish church in Bedwas, St Barrwg. It retained this function for the next 619 years, separating from Bedwas in 1914. The parish records at St James's date back to 1627. After 1254, the Bishop of Llandaf held the right to appoint the parish priest at Rudry, a practice which would continue until 1920. There exists a long-standing local myth that Oliver Cromwell sought refuge in St James's during the English Civil War. Hard evidence for this is lacking, though it is known that King Charles I spent time at nearby…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5720, -3.1657
- District
- Caerphilly
- Parish
- Rudry
- Postcode
- CF83 3JQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caerphilly
- Established
- 1254
- Nearest railway station
- Lisvane and Thornhill — 3.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q29491632 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St James's Church, Rudry (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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War Memorial in churchyard of St James, Rudry
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St James, Rudry?
- Church of St James, Rudry is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF83 3JQ), in the parish of Rudry.
- What is Church of St James, Rudry?
- Church of St James, Rudry — Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Church of St James, Rudry?
- The nearest railway station is Lisvane and Thornhill, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF83 3JQ.
- When was Church of St James, Rudry built?
- Built or established in 1254.
- Is Church of St James, Rudry a listed building?
- Church of St James, Rudry is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Church of St James, Rudry free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St James, Rudry is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St James, Rudry?
- The nearest railway station is Lisvane and Thornhill, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF83 3JQ.