Historic churches · Mid Wales
St Beuno's Church, Berriew
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St Beuno's Church, Berriew — a church in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Castle Caereinion · 5.8 km
- Free entry
About
St Beuno's Church, Berriew 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Beuno's Church is a church located in Berriew, Mid Wales. It is known for its historical significance and architectural features characteristic of the region.
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Background
Description
The earliest mention of the church is in the Norwich Taxation of 1254 and by the Lincoln Taxation of 1291 it the church was held by the Cistercian Abbey of Strata Marcella near Welshpool. Fortunately two illustrations exist of the earlier church at Berriew, which was demolished in 1802. The first watercolour of 1796 was commissioned by Thomas Pennant from the artist John Ingleby. Pennant was intending to re-publish his Tours in Wales and to use this as an illustration. In his original tour in July 1776, he had visited Vaynor Park in Berriew, although he does not mention the church. John Ingleby shows the church from the South East with a typical Montgomeryshire bellcote. He also shows the…
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- Coordinates
- 52.5991, -3.2006
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Berriew
- Postcode
- SY21 8PQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
- Nearest railway station
- Castle Caereinion — 5.8 km
Sources
- wikipedia: St Beuno's Church, Berriew (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Beuno's Church, Berriew?
- St Beuno's Church, Berriew is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY21 8PQ), in the parish of Berriew.
- What is St Beuno's Church, Berriew?
- St Beuno's Church, Berriew — a church in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Beuno's Church, Berriew?
- The nearest railway station is Castle Caereinion, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY21 8PQ.
- Is St Beuno's Church, Berriew a protected site?
- Yes — St Beuno's Church, Berriew is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Beuno's Church, Berriew free to visit?
- Yes, St Beuno's Church, Berriew is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Beuno's Church, Berriew?
- The nearest railway station is Castle Caereinion, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY21 8PQ.