Church of the Holy Cross, Cowbridge

Name: Church of the Holy Cross
Address: Cowbridge, United Kingdom

#5 among attractions in Cowbridge

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The Church of the Holy Cross is a medieval church in Cowbridge in the Vale of Glamorgan, south Wales. Initially a chapel of ease to Church of St John the Baptist, Llanblethian of Cowbridge as a medieval market town. Believed to have been built in the 13th century, the church has an unusual tower design. It has undergone several restorations including one by John Prichard in 1850–52. The Church of the Holy Cross was listed as a Grade I building on 12 May 1963. ()

Architectural style: Medieval architectureCoordinates: 51°27'41"N, 3°26'58"W

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Cowbridge United Kingdom

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Church of the Holy Cross – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Quintins Castle, Cowbridge Physic Garden, Cowbridge town wall, Cowbridge Town Hall.

0.4 miSW
Forts and castles
St Quintins Castle, Cowbridge
11 min walk • St Quintins Castle is a castle located in the village of Llanblethian, Cowbridge, Wales. It is a scheduled monument and a Grade II listed building and is under the care of Cadw. The site was first occupied with a defensive structure in about 1102 and the gatehouse and further building work took place around 1312.
~280 ftW
Garden, Park
Cowbridge Physic Garden, Cowbridge
2 min walk • The Cowbridge Physic Garden is located in Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan in South Wales. The 0.5 acres physic garden was created by the Welsh Historic Gardens Trust in 2004, and was opened in June 2008 by Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. who is its patron.
~520 ftNW
City wall
Cowbridge town wall, Cowbridge
3 min walk • Cowbridge town wall is a Grade II*-listed medieval wall in the small market town of Cowbridge in the Vale of Glamorgan, south Wales. The walls were built by about 1300.
~550 ftE
Town, City hall
Cowbridge Town Hall, Cowbridge
3 min walk • Cowbridge Town Hall is a public building in the High Street of Cowbridge in South Wales. The town hall, which is the meeting place for Cowbridge with Llanblethian Town Council, and also houses the town clerk's office, the committee rooms and the Cowbridge Museum, is a Grade II* listed building.
0.7 miSW
Church
Church of St John the Baptist, Cowbridge
17 min walk • The Church of St John the Baptist is a medieval church in Llanblethian in the Vale of Glamorgan, south Wales. Believed to have been built in the 12th century, the church boasts an unusual tower, consistent with the style more common in the south west of England.
1.3 miNW
Forts and castles
Penllyn Castle
34 min walk • Penllyn Castle is a Norman architecture castle, located in Cowbridge, 4 miles south-east of Bridgend, South Wales. Built by Robert Fitzhamon in 1135, the sheriff Earl of Gloucester, it shares an oblong tower like contemporary Ogmore Castle.
~1270 ftNW
Sport, Sport venue
Cowbridge Cricket Ground, Cowbridge
7 min walk • Cowbridge Cricket Ground is a cricket ground in Cowbridge, Glamorgan. The first recorded match held on the ground came in 1895 when the creator of the ground, E H Ebsworth's XI played The Rev'd Owen Jones' XI.

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Which popular attractions are close to Church of the Holy Cross?

Nearby attractions include Cowbridge Physic Garden, Cowbridge (2 min walk), Cowbridge town wall, Cowbridge (3 min walk), Cowbridge Town Hall, Cowbridge (3 min walk), St Quintins Castle, Cowbridge (11 min walk).

Church of the Holy Cross, Cowbridge

Facts and practical information

Church of the Holy Cross – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

St Quintins Castle, Cowbridge

Cowbridge Physic Garden, Cowbridge

Cowbridge town wall, Cowbridge

Cowbridge Town Hall, Cowbridge

Church of St John the Baptist, Cowbridge

Penllyn Castle

Cowbridge Cricket Ground, Cowbridge

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Church of the Holy Cross?