Penallt Old Church, Medieval church in Trellech United, Wales
The church structure features a medieval tower base, stone walls made of Old Red Sandstone, and a porch marked with the year 1539.
Built around 1254, the church received recognition as a Grade I listed building on November 19, 1953, marking its architectural significance.
The interior displays a large 1707 coat of arms of Queen Anne and contains an altar table carved in 1916 by a Belgian master craftsman.
The church remains active with Sunday services and requires annual maintenance costing approximately £30,000 for essential repairs and tower repointing.
The building provides shelter to over 300 Horseshoe bats, leading to its designation as a site of special scientific interest.
Location: Trellech United
Inception: 1254
Elevation above the sea: 157.4 m
GPS coordinates: 51.79320,-2.69451
Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:29
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