Historic churches · South Wales
Church of St Mary, Portskewett
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Church of St Mary, Portskewett — Grade I listed church in Monmouthshire, Wales, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Caldicot · 2.5 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St Mary in Portskewett is located at postcode NP26 5TJ and is approximately 2.5 km from Caldicot railway station. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St Mary, Portskewett is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1301. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed church in Monmouthshire, Wales, UK". Coordinates: 51.5896°, -2.7247°.
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Heritage listing
St Mary's is located in the centre of the village of Portskewett, Monmouthshire. It is a Grade I listed building as of 19 August 1955.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Mary's is located in the centre of the village of Portskewett, Monmouthshire. It is a Grade I listed building as of 19 August 1955.
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Background
History
The church has a Norman nave and further substantial Norman elements, a medieval chancel and was extended and renovated in the early and late 19th century. The style is Gothic Decorated. The list of Rectors dates back to 1427, and its registers to 1593. Services are held at the church on every Sunday at 9.15 except the first Sunday of every month at 11.00a.m.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5896, -2.7247
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Portskewett
- Postcode
- NP26 5TJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Established
- 1301
- Nearest railway station
- Caldicot — 2.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5117533 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary's Church, Portskewett (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Portskewett.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Mary, Portskewett?
- Church of St Mary, Portskewett is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP26 5TJ), in the parish of Portskewett.
- What is Church of St Mary, Portskewett?
- Church of St Mary, Portskewett — Grade I listed church in Monmouthshire, Wales, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary, Portskewett?
- The nearest railway station is Caldicot, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP26 5TJ.
- When was Church of St Mary, Portskewett built?
- Built or established in 1301.
- Is Church of St Mary, Portskewett a listed building?
- Church of St Mary, Portskewett is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Mary, Portskewett a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Mary, Portskewett is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Church of St Mary, Portskewett free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Mary, Portskewett is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary, Portskewett?
- The nearest railway station is Caldicot, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP26 5TJ.