Church of St Catwg, Letcombe Valley

Name: Church of St Catwg
Address: Letcombe Valley, United Kingdom

#15 among attractions in Letcombe Valley

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The Church of St Catwg in Cwmcarvan, Monmouthshire, Wales, is a parish church dating from the late 13th or early 14th century. It is dedicated to Saint Catwg or Cadoc, a 5th/6th-century Welsh saint. The existing building dates mainly from the 15th century, including its Tudor tower dating from 1525. The church was extensively restored by John Prichard in 1872–1879. It is an active parish church and a Grade II* listed building. ()

Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 51°45'50"N, 2°45'31"W

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Letcombe Valley United Kingdom

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Nearby attractions include: Church of St Nicholas, Beacon Hill, Church of St Dingat, Penallt Old Church.

1.9 miSE
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Penallt Old Church, Letcombe Valley
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St Martin
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Nightlife
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3.5 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Forest
Livox Wood, Letcombe Valley
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3.2 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
White Hill
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National park
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