One of 3 churches in the Parish of Tretire (with Michaelchurch) and Pencoyd. Services are shared between the churches.
Visitors are always welcome the door is open.
This little church was built in the 19th Century to replace a very much earlier building. The foundation stone was laid in June 1855, and the finished building was consecrated by the Lord Bishop on 18th September 1856.
Designed by T.H. Wyatt, the work was carried out by David Roberts of Monmouth.The small but elegant bell turret had three bells, and the east window depicting the Last Supper was by Miller.
It is a light and airy building with fine views and a peaceful atmosphere. Records note that it was "considered to be wholly adequate for the tiny parish"
Evidence of the earlier church dating back to the 11th or 12th century was discovered during the demolition. An ancient rude fresco painting depicting the Last Judgement was discovered, and the Ten Commandments were uncovered on the north wall of the nave. Just above the communion table, a strange east window was found – it was tiny outside but widened to a large aperture within, and was clearly ancient Norman or even earlier. The inside of the walls was crudely decorated with red flowers intended to resemble masonry, but it had been covered by stones from perhaps the nearby ancient castle.
Postcode for sat nav: HR2 8NB
Grid reference: SO 520 239
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Parking for services will be indicated with temporary signs.
From the A49 Ross-on-Wye to Hereford road, take the B4521 west towards Abergavenny. At The New Inn, go straight over the crossroads (care: the A4137 road you cross can be quite busy) and carry on for about a mile. Immediately before (or just after if you miss the turn) a hump-backed bridge, turn right onto a lane. After a hundred yards the lane turns right, but there is a track straight ahead (bumpy but usually driveable) to the church itself.
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