Monmouth Baptist Church, Protestant church in Monk Street, Monmouth, Wales.
Monmouth Baptist Church is a Protestant house of worship built from Old Red Sandstone with Bath Stone decorative features throughout. The building showcases Victorian Gothic style with pointed gables and stone detailing that are visible from the street.
The Baptist congregation was founded in 1818 and first worshipped in a building near Monnow Street before moving to this location in 1907. This relocation shows how the community expanded and became established in Monmouth.
The church serves as a gathering place for the local Protestant community, where regular services blend traditional hymns with contemporary teachings. It remains an important part of daily spiritual life in Monmouth.
The building holds Grade II listed status from 1998, which means it is protected and typically visible from the outside on Monk Street. Access inside may be limited, so checking ahead about visiting options is a good idea.
The building was designed by Benjamin Lawrence of Newport, an architect who also created the nearby Working Men's Institute. Both structures share similar architectural details and together shape the character of the street.
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