Historic churches · South Wales
St Mary's Roman Catholic Church
Also known as: Eglwys Gatholig y Santes Fair, Trefynwy
In or near Wyesham.
St Mary's Roman Catholic Church — a Grade II*-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Philip Pankhurst — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood · 7.5 km
- Free entry
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
St Mary's Roman Catholic Church is located in Monmouthshire, South Wales, with the postcode NP25 3BX. The nearest railway station is Rookwood, which is 7.5 km away. Entry to the church is free, but wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
St Mary's Roman Catholic Church is a Grade II*-listed building in wales-south, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Official information
St Mary's Roman Catholic Church is a place of worship located in Monmouth, Wales. Visitors can explore its architectural features and enjoy the serene atmosphere of this historic church.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, in St Mary's Street near the centre of Monmouth, is the earliest post-Reformation Catholic public place of worship to be permitted in Wales. The church is a late Georgian Roman Catholic church with later Victorian additions by the Catholic convert architect Benjamin Bucknall. It has been designated as a Grade II listed building since 15 August 1974, and is one of 24 buildings on the Monmouth Heritage Trail.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
After the sixteenth century, Monmouth was a centre for recusancy. The town had, in 1773, one of the highest proportions of Catholics in England and Wales. Lobbying resulted in permission being given for this church three years before a similar church in Chepstow. However, because of a local by-law aimed at making Nonconformist and Catholic buildings as inconspicuous as possible, From 1835 to 1851 the Roman Catholic priest in Monmouth was Thomas Burgess who went on to be the Bishop of Clifton.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.8125, -2.7130
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Monmouth
- Postcode
- NP25 3BX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Phone
- +44 7535 160 712
- Established
- 1793
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood — 7.5 km
- Opening
- Wednesday - Saturday: 11am - 4pm; closed Sunday - Tuesday
- Official site
- www.createsgallery.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q609099 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Monmouth (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Mary's Roman Catholic Church?
- St Mary's Roman Catholic Church is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP25 3BX), in the parish of Monmouth.
- What is St Mary's Roman Catholic Church?
- St Mary's Roman Catholic Church — a Grade II*-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Mary's Roman Catholic Church?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP25 3BX.
- When was St Mary's Roman Catholic Church built?
- Built or established in 1793.
- Is St Mary's Roman Catholic Church a listed building?
- St Mary's Roman Catholic Church is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- Is St Mary's Roman Catholic Church a protected site?
- Yes — St Mary's Roman Catholic Church is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Mary's Roman Catholic Church free to visit?
- Yes, St Mary's Roman Catholic Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Mary's Roman Catholic Church?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP25 3BX.