Historic churches · Mid Wales
St Andrew's Church, Presteigne
In or near Llangunllo with Norton.
St Andrew's Church, Presteigne — a church in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Knighton · 5.3 km
- Free entry
About
St Andrew's Church, Presteigne is a church in wales-mid, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Teme SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Andrew's Church is located in Presteigne, Mid Wales. This church is notable for its historical significance and architectural features, although specific details about its era or designation are not provided.
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Background
History
In the 9th century, Anglo-Saxons built St Andrew's Church next to the River Lugg. Following the Norman conquest of Wales, when the majority of the church was damaged during an attack by the Welsh, the Normans constructed a church incorporating the Anglo-Saxon north aisle. In the 12th–13th centuries the church was enlarged and a bell tower was constructed with a new nave and south aisle constructed by canons from Wigmore Abbey. In 1889-91, a restoration of the church was undertaken by John Loughborough Pearson. A memorial to Joseph Baker, for whom Mount Baker in Washington state, United States is named, was installed in the chapel of the church as he had retired to Presteigne. A 13th-century…
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- Coordinates
- 52.2990, -3.0212
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Presteigne
- Postcode
- LD8 2EY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
- Nearest railway station
- Knighton — 5.3 km
Sources
- wikipedia: St Andrew's Church, Presteigne (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Andrew's Church, Presteigne?
- St Andrew's Church, Presteigne is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LD8 2EY), in the parish of Presteigne.
- What is St Andrew's Church, Presteigne?
- St Andrew's Church, Presteigne — a church in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Andrew's Church, Presteigne?
- The nearest railway station is Knighton, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode LD8 2EY.
- Is St Andrew's Church, Presteigne a protected site?
- Yes — St Andrew's Church, Presteigne is part of the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is St Andrew's Church, Presteigne free to visit?
- Yes, St Andrew's Church, Presteigne is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Andrew's Church, Presteigne?
- The nearest railway station is Knighton, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LD8 2EY.