I have passed this church many times on my way to Rhayader though only the other week managed to stop off for a visit. There is very little history I can find on the church other than this
"This Victorian built church was designed by S. W. Williams, and erected in 1883 with later additions. A rather attractive exterior, and located on the side of the A470 in the village of Newbridge-on-Wye."
Couple of views showing the church and the entrance to the churchyard
Looking back to the road
The East end of the church
and around to the South side
Above the West end is nearly on the boundary of the churchyard so nigh on imposable to get a good photo of
Going around the North side where there is an entrance to the vestry and the main one under the spire
Above the north side of All Saints with the spire
Left the churchyard over to the South of the church
It looks quite full and most of the headstones are in good condition
Above the carving on the cross caught my eye.
Left looking west on the churchyard
Over to the far South side were the more modern headstones are
Part of the older churchyard with daffodils
Above a couple of the headstones that also have footsones
The carving on one of the crosses
Aircraftman 2nd Class F T Pritchard who died in 1942, his wife with buried with him when she died in 1966
Some of the older crosses
The churchyard I notice is one that has more crosses than others I have visited
Near the boundary you can find these family vaults
The church was locked when I visited so no internal shots this week
Have a peaceful weekend
Nice looking church and some good gravestones. I am always sad when they're locked though
ReplyDeleteHello Bill!
ReplyDeleteI missed your great posts, interesting information and excellent photos. You presented a fantastic place and beautiful architecture.
Have nice, summer weather.
Lucja
This looks great. I love the setting.
ReplyDelete...the views from the graveyard are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteSome great old gravestones and a lovely church.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a very well maintained church - i see they have replaced all the worn steps leading up to the doors - much safer, I know, but I love old stones worn down by countless feet!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad F T Pritchard's wife was buried with him after all those years apart.
That's a great looking church!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lot of social history can be gleaned from looking at the information on gravestones. I'm also glad that the wife of Aircraftman Pritchard was buried with him all those years later. Thank you for sharing and I wish you a good week Bill.
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