St Bridget

Skenfrith’s two most notable buildings are its castle and its church, both dating from the 13th century.

Skenfrith, Monmouthshire

Opening times

Open daily.

Address

Skenfrith
Monmouthshire
NP7 8UB

St Bridget's was consecrated in 1207, and is said to be one of the oldest churches in continuous use in Wales.

The exterior of the church is a delight, with a massively buttressed, squat square tower and built, like the nave and porch, of red sandstone.

The church has an unusual mixture of seating, dating from the 16th to the 20th centuries.

Its greatest treasure is a late 15th century cope, found being used as a cover for the communion table in the 19th century, now mounted behind glass.

  • National heritage here

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Captivating architecture

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Parking within 250m

  • On street parking at church

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Dog friendly

  • Accessible toilets nearby

  • Church in Wales

  • Repair Grant, £10,000, 2007

  • Our Repair Grants funded urgent repair work to help keep churches open.

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