Abbeys & priories · South Wales
St Peter's Church
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St Peter's Church — parish church in Blaina, Gwent.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ebbw Vale Parkway · 2.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
St Peter's Church is a place of interest in South Wales. Built or established in 1500, it dates from the Tudor or Stuart period. Officially recognised as National Monuments of Wales. It sits within the Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Ebbw Vale Parkway, about 2.6 km away. Postcode area NP13.
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Heritage listing
http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=15273
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Peter's Church is an abbey located in South Wales, within the parish of Nantyglo and Blaina. Established in 1500, it represents the Tudor-Stuart era and is designated as a National Monument of Wales.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7655, -3.1617
- District
- Blaenau Gwent
- Parish
- Nantyglo and Blaina
- Postcode
- NP13 3BW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney
- Established
- 1500
- Nearest railway station
- Ebbw Vale Parkway — 2.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q29516774 (CC0)
- commons: Aberystwith i.e. Aberystruth, or, Blaenau Gwent, Monmouthshire (1129604).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Peter's Church?
- St Peter's Church is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP13 3BW), in the parish of Nantyglo and Blaina.
- What is St Peter's Church?
- St Peter's Church — parish church in Blaina, Gwent.
- How do I get to St Peter's Church?
- The nearest railway station is Ebbw Vale Parkway, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP13 3BW.
- When was St Peter's Church built?
- Built or established in 1500.
- Is St Peter's Church a listed building?
- St Peter's Church is officially recognised as National Monuments of Wales listed.
- How do I get to St Peter's Church?
- The nearest railway station is Ebbw Vale Parkway, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP13 3BW.