Diocese of Monmouth
Diocese of Monmouth Esgobaeth Mynwy | |
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Location | |
Ecclesiastical province | Wales |
Archdeaconries | Monmouth, Newport, Gwent Valleys |
Statistics | |
Parishes | 125 |
Churches | 184 |
Information | |
Cathedral | Newport Cathedral |
Current leadership | |
Bishop | Cherry Vann |
Map | |
Map of the dioceses in the Church in Wales | |
Website | |
monmouth |
The Diocese of Monmouth is a diocese of the Church in Wales. Despite the name, its cathedral is located not in Monmouth but in Newport — the Cathedral Church of St Woolos. Reasons for not choosing the title of Newport included the existence of a Catholic Bishop of Newport until 1916. This apparent anomaly arose in 1921 when the diocese was created (from the eastern part of the Diocese of Llandaff) with no location for the cathedral yet chosen. Various options were being considered, such as restoring Tintern Abbey, building from scratch on Ridgeway Hill in Newport, and (the eventual choice) upgrading St Woolos, then a parish church; in the meantime the new diocese, as it covers more or less the territory of the county of Monmouth, was named the "Diocese of Monmouth". Prior to 1921 the area had been the archdeaconry of Monmouth.
It is headed by Cherry Vann, Bishop of Monmouth. She was elected the eleventh bishop in September 2019 and enthroned in Newport Cathedral on 1 February 2020.
In its own words, the diocese "covers the south east corner of Wales, from Monmouth south to Chepstow, westwards along the 'M4 corridor' to Newport and the outskirts of Cardiff, northwards into the south eastern valleys and east into the rural areas around Usk, Raglan, Abergavenny and the Herefordshire border".
In local government terms, the territory of the diocese covers the unitary authority areas of:
- Monmouthshire
- Newport
- Torfaen
- Blaenau Gwent (part)
- Caerphilly (part)
- Cardiff (part)
- Herefordshire (part)
Archdeaconries and deaneries
[edit]Diocese | Archdeaconry | Deanery | Paid clergy | Churches | Population | People/clergy | People/church | Churches/clergy |
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Diocese of Monmouth | Archdeaconry of Monmouth | Deanery of Abergavenny | 7 | 24 | 21,329 | 3,047 | 889 | 3.43 |
Deanery of Monmouth | 4 | 19 | 17,289 | 4,322 | 910 | 4.75 | ||
Deanery of Netherwent | 10 | 31 | 45,271 | 4,527 | 1,460 | 3.1 | ||
Deanery of Raglan/Usk | 4 | 18 | 10,512 | 2,628 | 584 | 4.5 | ||
Archdeaconry of Newport | Deanery of Bassaleg | 6 | 20 | 101,407 | 16,901 | 5,070 | 3.33 | |
Deanery of Newport | 11 | 21 | 117,654 | 10,696 | 5,603 | 1.91 | ||
Archdeaconry of the Gwent Valleys | Deanery of Bedwellty | 6 | 18 | 97,461 | 16,244 | 5,415 | 3 | |
Deanery of Pontypool | 6 | 23 | 138,774 | 23,129 | 6,034 | 3.83 | ||
Total/average | 54 | 174 | 549,697 | 10,180 | 3,159 | 3.22 |
At the Diocesan Conference, October 2017, the creation of a third archdeaconry — Gwent Valleys — from the two deaneries of Bedwellty and of Pontypool, was approved.[1]
List of archdeacons
[edit]Archdeacons of Monmouth
[edit]The archdeaconry of Monmouth was erected, from the Llandaff archdeaconry, in the Diocese of Llandaff on 6 February 1844.[2]
- 26 February 1844 – 1885 (ret.): William Crawley
- 1885–1914 (res.): Conybeare Bruce[3]
- 1914–1921 (res.): Charles Green[4]
- From its creation in 1921, the archdeaconry has been in Monmouth diocese.
- 1922–1926 (d.): David Griffiths[5]
- 1926–1930 (res.): David Roberts[6]
- 1930–1940 (res.): Alfred Monahan[7]
- 1940–1954: Samuel Davies[8]
- 1955–1963: Joseph Ralph Jones
- 1963–1973: Ernest Evans
- 1973–1976: Cecil Percival Willis
- 1976–1977 (res.): Clifford Wright[9]
- 1977–1986 (res.): Barrie Evans
- 1986–1993 (res.): Keith Tyte
- 1993–2001: Peter Woodman
- 2001–2008: Glyndwr Hackett
- 2008–2013 (res.): Richard Pain[10]
- 24 November 2013[11] – 12 March 2021:[12] Ambrose Mason
- 20 June 2021 – present: Ian Rees[13]
Ian Kendall Rees (born 1966)[14] was collated Archdeacon of Monmouth on 20 June 2021.[15][16] He trained for the ministry at St Michael's College, Llandaff and served his title (curacy) at Barry;[14] he was made deacon at Petertide 2000 (24 June)[17] and ordained priest the following Petertide (30 June 2001) — both times by Barry Morgan, Bishop of Llandaff, at Llandaff Cathedral.[18] He served as an associate priest in Cardiff until 2005, then priest-in-charge near Bridgend, before moving to the Diocese of Swansea and Brecon in 2010. Rees served in several incumbencies there along with diocesan roles and both honorary and residentiary canonries of the cathedral before his move to Monmouth as archdeacon and Director of Ministry and Discipleship.[14]
Archdeacons of Newport
[edit]The archdeaconry of Newport was created from the Monmouth archdeaconry in 1930.
- 1931–1935: the Dean of Monmouth provisionally[19]
- 1935–1948 (ret.): Vaughan Rees[20]
- 1948–1953 (d.): Thomas Parry Pryce
- 1953–1964 (ret.): Charles Lewis (afterwards archdeacon emeritus)[21]
- 1964–1973: Ivor Philips
- 1973–1976: Ernest Evans
- 1976–1977: (d) Cecil Percival Willis
- 1977–1986 (res.): Clifford Wright[9]
- 1986–1993 (ret.): Barrie Evans
- 1993–1997 (ret.): Keith Tyte
- 1997–2008: Kenneth Sharpe
- 2008–2012: Glyndwr Hackett
- 9 September 2012[22]–present: Jonathan Williams
- Newport archdeaconry was split in 2018 to create Gwent Valleys archdeaconry
Archdeacons of the Gwent Valleys
[edit]The archdeaconry was erected from Newport archdeaconry in 2018.
- 7 July 2018 – 24 July 2021 (d.):[23] Sue Pinnington[24]
- 19 June 2022 – present: Stella Bailey
Stella Bailey (born 1976)[25] was collated Archdeacon of the Gwent Valleys on 19 June 2022.[26] She first studied theology at Westhill College, Birmingham, then worked in factories before joining West Midlands Police.[27] Bailey trained for the ministry at Ripon College Cuddesdon and received orders in the Church of England:[25] she was made deacon at Petertide 2009 (5 July) — by Christopher Cocksworth, Bishop of Coventry, at Coventry Cathedral[28] — and ordained priest the following Petertide (3 July 2010) by John Stroyan, Bishop of Warwick, at Coventry Cathedral.[29] Her title post (curacy) was at Walsgrave on Sowe, after which she served as Vicar of St Mary Magdalen, Coventry. Her last post before becoming archdeacon was at Kenilworth, where she also became Area Dean.[25] In Monmouth diocese, Bailey serves as both Archdeacon and Director of Mission.[27]
List of churches
[edit]APC = ancient parish church; MC = medieval chapel.
Archdeaconry of Monmouth
[edit]Abergavenny Town and Villages Ministry Area
[edit]This was formed from the parishes of Abergavenny Holy Trinity, Abergavenny St Mary, Govilon, Llanelen, Llanfoist and Llanwenarth Citra.[30][31][32] It has an estimated population of 14,479.[33] As of November 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader.[34]
Church | Founded (building) | |
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Holy Trinity, Abergavenny | 1840 | |
Christ Church, Abergavenny | 1879 | |
St Mary, Abergavenny | Medieval | |
St Peter, Llanwenarth | Medieval (C19th) | |
St Helen, Llanellen | Medieval | |
St Ffwyst, Llanfoist | Medieval | |
Christ Church, Govilon | 1860 | |
Former churches | Founded (building) | Closed |
St John, Abergavenny | Medieval | c. 1543 |
Heart of Monmouthshire Ministry Area
[edit]This was formed from the parishes of Llanddewi Fach and Llanhennock.[35] It has an estimated population of 11,801.[36] As of November 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and one Vicar.[37]
Church | Founded (building) | |
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All Saints, Kemeys Commander | Medieval | |
St Aeddan, Bettws Newydd | Medieval | |
Christ Church, Coed-y-paen, Llangybi | 1848 | |
St Andrew, Tredunnock | Medieval | |
St Bartholomew, Llanover | Medieval | |
St Cadoc, Raglan | Medieval | |
St Cybi, Llangybi | Medieval | |
St David, Trostrey | Medieval | |
St Illtud, Mamhilad | Medieval | |
St John the Apostle, Llandenny | Medieval | |
St John the Baptist, Llanhennock | Medieval | |
St Madoc, Llanbadoc | Medieval | |
St Mary, Usk | Medieval | |
St Matthew, Monkswood | pre-C19th (1883) | |
St Michael, Glascoed | 1849 | |
St Peter, Bryngwyn | Medieval | |
St Peter, Nantyderry, Goytre | Medieval (1846) | |
SS Peter, Paul & John, Llantrissent | Medieval | |
St Tegfeth, Llandegfeth | Medieval | |
St Thomas à Becket, Wolvesnewton | Medieval | |
Former churches | Founded (building) | Closed |
St Michael, Llanvihangel Gobion | Medieval | c. 2019 |
St John, Llangwm Isaf | Medieval (1851) | 2017[38] |
St Michael & All Angels, Gwernesney | Medieval | pre-2017 |
St Jerome, Llangwm | Medieval | |
St Mary the Virgin, Llanfair Kilgeddin | Medieval (1876) | 1982 |
St David, Llangeview[39] | Medieval | 1999 |
St Llywel, Llanllowell[40] |
Monmouth or Monmouth Marches Ministry Area
[edit]This was formed from the parishes of Cwmcarvan, Dingestow, Llandogo, Llanfihangel Tor-Y-Mynydd, Llanfihangel-Ystern-Llewern, Llangattock-Vibon-Avel, Llangovan, Llangunnog, Llanishen, Llansoy, Michel Troy, Monmouth, Overmonnow, Penallt, Penyclawdd, Rockfield, St Maughan's, Tintern Parva, Tregaer, Trellech, Trellech Grange, Whitebrook Chapel and Wonastow.[41][42][43][44][45][46] It has an estimated population of 15,483.[47] As of November 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and one Vicar.[48]
Church | Founded (building) | |
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St Oudoceus, Llandogo | Ancient (1861) | |
St Michael, Tintern Parva | Ancient (1846) | |
St Dennis, Llanishen | Medieval (1854) | |
St Tysoi, Llansoy | Medieval | |
St Michael, Llanfihangel-Tor-y-Mynydd | Medieval | |
Trellech Grange Parish Church | Medieval (1861) | |
St Michael, Mitchel Troy | Medieval (1876) | |
St Mary the Virgin, Monmouth | Medieval | |
St Thomas, Overmonnow | Medieval | |
St Wonnow, Wonastow | Ancient (Medieval) | |
St Cenhedlon, Rockfield | Medieval | |
St Meugan, Llangattock-Vibon-Avel | Medieval | |
St Dingat, Dingestow | Medieval | |
St Martin, Penyclawdd | Medieval | |
St Michael, Llanfihangel-ystern-Llewern | Medieval | |
St Mary, Tregare | Medieval | |
St Cadoc, Cwmcarvan | Medieval | |
St Nicholas, Trellech | Medieval | |
Old St Mary's Church, Penallt | Medieval | |
Former churches | Founded (building) | Closed |
St Cadoc, Llangattock-Vibon-Avel | Medieval | 2019[49] |
St Govan, Llangovan | Medieval | late C20th |
St Beuno, Llanfaenor[50] | ||
St Mary, Tintern | Medieval (1868) | c. 1977 |
Holy Trinity, Whitebrook[51] | 1840 | 2004 |
St John the Baptist, Catbrook[52] | c. 1910 |
Netherwent Ministry Area
[edit]This was formed from the parishes of Caerwent, Caldicot Rectorial Benefice, Dinham, Llandevaud, Llanvaches, Llanvair Discoed, Magor Rectorial Benefice, Penhow and St Brides Netherwent.[53][54][55] It has an estimated population of 31,844.[56] As of November 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader, one Vicar and two Associate Priests.[57]
Church | Founded (building) | |
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St Mary the Virgin, Caldicot | Ancient (Medieval) | |
St Mary, Rogiet | Medieval | |
St Mary, Portskewett | Medieval | |
St Peter, Llandevaud | Medieval (1843) | |
St Dyfrig, Llanvaches | Medieval | |
St Bridget, St Brides Netherwent | Medieval | |
St John the Baptist, Penhow | Medieval | |
SS Stephen & Tathan, Caerwent | Medieval | |
St Mary, Llanfair Discoed | Medieval | |
St Mary Magdalene, Goldcliff | Medieval | |
St Thomas, Redwick | Medieval | |
St Mary, Magor | Medieval | |
St Mary, Nash | Medieval | |
St Mary, Undy | Medieval | |
St Mary, Llanwern | Medieval | |
St Mary, Wilcrick | Medieval | |
St Martin, Llanmartin | Medieval (1858) | |
Former churches | Founded (building) | Closed |
Langstone Parish Church1 | Medieval | 2023[58] |
St Cadwaladr, Bishton1 | Medieval | 2023[59] |
St Bartholomew, Highmoor, Caerwent[60] | ||
St Michael & All Angels, Llanfihangel Rogiet | Medieval | 1973 |
St James, Rogiet[61] | c. 1755 |
1monthly services continue in the village hall
North Monmouthshire Ministry Area
[edit]This was formed from the. It has an estimated population of 8,429.[62] As of October 2024 it was served by.
Church | Founded (building) | |
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Former churches | Founded (building) | Closed |
Severn Wye Ministry Area
[edit]This was formed from the. It has an estimated population of 16,326.[63] As of October 2024 it was served by.
Church | Founded (building) | |
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Former churches | Founded (building) | Closed |
Archdeaconry of the Gwent Valleys
[edit]Cwmbran Ministry Area
[edit]This was formed from the. It has an estimated population of 50,472.[64] As of October 2024 it was served by.
Church | Founded (building) | |
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Former churches | Founded (building) | Closed |
Islwyn Ministry Area
[edit]This was formed from the. It has an estimated population of 69,489.[65] As of October 2024 it was served by.
Church | Founded (building) | |
---|---|---|
Former churches | Founded (building) | Closed |
Mid Torfaen Ministry Area
[edit]This was formed from the. It has an estimated population of 37,768.[66] As of October 2024 it was served by.
Church | Founded (building) | |
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Former churches | Founded (building) | Closed |
Mynydd Bedwellte Ministry Area
[edit]This was formed from the. It has an estimated population of 36,071.[67] As of October 2024 it was served by.
Church | Founded (building) | |
---|---|---|
Former churches | Founded (building) | Closed |
St Illtyd Ministry Area
[edit]This was formed from the. It was formerly known as the Upper Eastern Valleys Ministry Area. It has an estimated population of 58,649.[68] As of October 2024 it was served by.
Church | Founded (building) | |
---|---|---|
Former churches | Founded (building) | Closed |
Archdeaconry of Newport
[edit]Bassaleg Ministry Area
[edit]This was formed from the. It has an estimated population of 42,023.[69] As of October 2024 it was served by.
Church | Founded (building) | |
---|---|---|
Former churches | Founded (building) | Closed |
Beechwood Ministry Area
[edit]This was formed from the. It has an estimated population of 63,831.[70] As of October 2024 it was served by.
Church | Founded (building) | |
---|---|---|
Former churches | Founded (building) | Closed |
East Cardiff Ministry Area
[edit]This was formed from the. It has an estimated population of 75,380.[71] As of October 2024 it was served by.
Church | Founded (building) | |
---|---|---|
Former churches | Founded (building) | Closed |
Mountain and Marsh Ministry Area
[edit]This was formed from the. It has an estimated population of 17,845.[72] As of October 2024 it was served by.
Church | Founded (building) | |
---|---|---|
Former churches | Founded (building) | Closed |
Newport
[edit]Newport North West Ministry Area
[edit]This was formed from the. It has an estimated population of 36,713.[73] As of October 2024 it was served by.
Church | Founded (building) | |
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Former churches | Founded (building) | Closed |
Tredegar Park
[edit]Deanery of Abergavenny
[edit]Benefice | Church | Founded (building) |
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Grosmont l/w Skenfrith l/w Llangattock Lingoed & Llanfair Chapel[74] | St Nicholas, Grosmont | Medieval |
St Cadoc, Llangattock Lingoed | Medieval | |
St Mary, Llanfair Green | 1843 | |
St Bride, Skenfrith | Medieval | |
Llanarth & Llansantffraed l/w Llanddewi Rhyderch l/w Llangattock-Juxta-Usk[75] | St David, Llanddewi Rhydderch | Medieval |
St Cadoc, Llangattock-juxta-Usk | Medieval | |
St Bridget, Llansantffraed | Medieval | |
Llanfihangel Crucorney, Oldcastle, Cwmyoy & Llanthony[76] | St Michael, Llanfihangel Crucorney | Medieval |
St David, Llanthony | Medieval | |
St Martin, Cwmyoy | Medieval | |
Llantilio Crossenny l/w Penrhos l/w Llanvetherine l/w Llanvapley[77] | St Teilo, Llantilio Crossenny | Medieval |
St Mable, Llanvapley | Medieval | |
St James the Elder, Llanvetherine | Medieval | |
St Cadoc, Penrhos | Medieval | |
Llantilio Pertholey & Bettws Chapel l/w Llanddewi Skirrid[78] | St David, Llanddewi Skirrid | Medieval |
St Teilo, Llantilio Pertholey | Medieval | |
Bettws Chapel, Llantilio Pertholey | Medieval |
Closed churches in the area
[edit]Church | Founded (building) | Closed |
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St John the Baptist, Oldcastle[79] | Medieval (C19th) | |
St Teilo, Llanarth Fawr | Medieval | 2013 |
Deanery of Netherwent
[edit]Benefice | Church | Founded (building) |
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Chepstow[80] | St Christopher, Bulwark | 1950s |
St Mary, Chepstow | Medieval | |
Itton l/w St Arvans & Penterry l/w Kilgwrrwg l/w Devauden[81] | St Arvan, St Arvans | Ancient (Medieval) |
St Deiniol, Itton | Medieval | |
St Mary, Penterry | Medieval (C19th) | |
Holy Cross, Kilgwrrwg | Medieval | |
St James, Devauden Green | 1829 | |
Mathern l/w Mounton l/w Shirenewton l/w St Pierre[82] | St Thomas a Becket, Shirenewton | Medieval |
St Tewdric, Mathern | Ancient (Medieval) | |
St Andoenus, Mounton | 1880s | |
St Peter, St Pierre | Medieval | |
Newchurch[54] | St Peter, Newchurch | Medieval (c. 1865) |
Closed churches in the area
[edit]Church | Founded (building) | Closed |
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Holy Trinity, Sudbrook[83] | Medieval | C18th |
St Mary, Whitson[84] | Medieval | c. 2018 |
All Saints, Kemeys Inferior[85] | pre-1960 | |
St Curig, Cat's Ash[86] | Medieval |
Deanery of Bassaleg
[edit]Benefice | Church | Founded (building) |
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Bassaleg[87] | St Anne, Rogerstone | 1933 (1958) |
St Basil, Bassaleg | Medieval | |
St John the Baptist, Rogerstone | 1887 | |
Bedwas l/w Machen l/w Michaelston-Y-Fedw l/w Rudry[88] | St Barrwg, Bedwas | Medieval |
St Thomas Church Centre, Trethomas | ||
St John the Baptist, Upper Machen | 1855 | |
St Michael, Lower Machen | Medieval | |
St Michael, Michaelston-y-Fedw | Medieval | |
St James, Rudry | APC | |
Cyncoed[89] | Pontprennau Community Church | 2003 |
All Saints, Cyncoed | 1923 | |
St Edeyrn, Llanedeyrn | APC | |
All Saints, Llanedeyrn | 1970s | |
St David, Pentwyn | 1970s | |
Llanrumney[90] | St Dyfrig, Llanrumney | |
Rumney[91] | St Augustine, Rumney [1] | Medieval |
St Mellons[92] | St Mellon, St Mellons | Medieval |
Resurrection, St Mellons (LEP) | late C20th | |
Marshfield l/w St Bride's Wentloog[93] | St Mary, Marshfield | Medieval |
St Bride, St Brides Wentloog | Medieval |
Closed churches in this area
[edit]Church | Location | Founded (building) | Closed |
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All Saints, Coedkernew[94] | Coedkernew | pre-C19th (1853) | |
St Peter, Peterstone Wentlooge | Peterstone Wentlooge | Medieval |
Deanery of Newport
[edit]Benefice | Church | Founded (building) |
---|---|---|
Newport North (Bettws l/w Malpas l/w Newport All Saints)[95] | St David, Bettws Hill | Medieval (C17th) |
St Mary, Malpas | Medieval (1850) | |
All Saints, Newport | 1898 (c. 2010) | |
Caerleon l/w Llanfrechfa[35] | All Saints, Llanfrechfa | Medieval |
St Cadoc, Caerleon | Medieval | |
Newport St Woolos l/w Newport St Mark[96][97] | Cathedral of St Woolos, Newport | Ancient (Medieval) |
St Martin-in-the-Gaer, Newport | 1950s | |
St Mark, Newport | 1874 | |
Newport St John the Baptist[98] | St John the Baptist, Newport | 1900 |
Newport Maesglas (St Paul) (St Stephen) and Holy Trinity (St Thomas)[99] | St Paul, Newport | 1836 (2015) |
St Stephen, Newport | 1884 | |
St Thomas, Newport | ||
Newport Christ Church[100] | Holy Trinity Christchurch, Newport | Medieval |
Newport Maindee l/w Newport St Andrew[101] | St John the Evangelist, Maindee | 1860 |
St Andrew, Newport | 1882 | |
St Philip, Newport | 1925 | |
St Mary, Newport | ||
Newport St Julian l/w Newport St Teilo[102] | SS Julius & Aaron, Newport | 1891 (1926) |
St Teilo, Newport | 1952 (1976). |
Closed churches in this area
[edit]Church | Location | Founded (building) | Closed |
---|---|---|---|
St David, Llanddewi Fach[103] | Llandegfeth | Medieval (1857) | 1990s |
St Mark's Mission Church, Hopefield[104] | Allt-yr-yn | ||
St Matthew, Maindee[105] | Maindee | 1892 | 2013 |
Holy Trinity, Pillgwenlly | 1851 | C20th[106] |
Deanery of Bedwellty
[edit]Benefice | Church | Founded (building) |
---|---|---|
Lower Islwyn[107] | St Paul, Newbridge | 1878 (1928) |
St Peter, Newbridge | late C20th | |
St Margaret, Risca | 1911 | |
St Mary, Risca | Medieval (1853) | |
Abercarn Church | ||
Upper Islwyn[108] | St Peter, Aberbargoed | |
St Sannan, Bedwellty | Medieval | |
St Dingat, New Tredegar | 1893 | |
St Margaret, Blackwood | 1876 | |
St David, Fleur-de-Lis | 1894 | |
St Thomas, Cefn Fforest | late C20th | |
St Theodore, Ynysddu | 1925 | |
St David, Penmaen | ||
St Augustine, Pontllanfraith | ||
St Tudur, Mynyddislwyn | Medieval | |
Rhymney[109] | St David, Rhymney | 1840 |
St Paul, Abertysswg | c. 1910 | |
Tredegar[110] | St George, Tredegar | 1836 |
Closed churches in this area
[edit]Church | Location | Founded (building) | Closed |
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Christ Church, Aberbeeg[111] | Aberbeeg | 1907 | 2012 |
St David's Mission Church, Troedrhiwgwair[112] | Troedrhiwgwair | ||
St James, Georgetown[113] | Georgetown | 1890 | 2016 |
St Matthew, Rhymney[114] | Rhymney | 1842 | 1970s |
St Mark, Rhymney[115] | Rhymney | c. 1890 | post-1950 |
St John, Markham[116] | Markham | ||
St Michael, New Tredegar[117] | New Tredegar | c. 1890 | c. 2013 |
St Teilo, Troedrhiwfuwch[118] | New Tredegar | 1875 | 1980s |
Holy Trinity, Pentwyn-mawr[119] | Newbridge | ||
St David, Maesycwmmer[120] | Maesycwmmer | c. 1880 | C20th |
All Saints, Maesycwmmer[121] | Maesycwmmer | ||
SS Philip & James, Gwrhay[122] | Argoed | 1853 | post-1950 |
St Luke, Abercarn[123] | Abercarn | 1890 (1926) | c. 1980 |
St Mary, Crumlin[124] | Crumlin | ||
St David, Risca[125] | Risca | ||
Crosskeys Church[126] | Crosskeys | ||
St John the Evangelist, Cwmcarn[127] | Cwmcarn | pre-1925 (c. 1925) | |
Sirhowy Mission Church[128] | Tredegar | pre-1920 |
Deanery of Pontypool
[edit]Benefice | Church | Founded (building) |
---|---|---|
Abertillery l/w Cwmtillery l/w Llanhilleth l/w Six Bells[129] | St Michael, Abertillery | 1854 (1899) |
St Paul, Cwmtillery | 1890 | |
St Mark, Llanhilleth | 1898 | |
St John, Six Bells | 1905 (1969) | |
Blaenavon & Capel Newydd[130] | St Paul, Blaenavon | 1893 |
St Peter, Blaenavon | 1805 | |
Cwmbran[131] | St Michael, Llantarnam | Medieval |
St Gabriel, Cwmbran | 1907 | |
St Mary, Croesyceiliog | 1903 | |
St Peter, Henllys | Medieval | |
Holy Trinity, Pontnewydd | 1860 | |
Mid Torfaen[132] | St Cadoc, Trevethin | Medieval (1845) |
St John the Divine, Waunfelin | 1912 | |
St Matthew, Pontypool | 1895 | |
St Michael & All Angels, Llanvihangel Pontymoel | Medieval | |
St Mary, Panteg | Medieval | |
St Hilda, Griffithstown | 1888 | |
St Oswald, Sebastopol | 1915 | |
Upper Ebbw Valleys[133] | Christ Church, Ebbw Vale | 1861 |
St David, Beaufort | 1891 | |
St Paul, Cwm | 1882 | |
St Peter, Blaina | c. 1500 (1960s) | |
Holy Trinity & St Anne, Nantyglo | 1854? |
Closed churches in the area
[edit]Church | Location | Founded (building) | Closed |
---|---|---|---|
St James, Blaenavon[134] | Blaenavon | c. 1890 (1911) | |
St Thomas, Talywain, Abersychan[135] | Abersychan | 1832 | 2004 |
St James, Pontypool[136] | Pontypool | 1820 | |
All Saints, Pontnewynydd[137] | Pontnewynydd | 1906 | 2014 |
St Luke, Pontnewynydd[138] | Pontnewynydd | 1873 | c. 1990s |
St John, Garndiffaith[139] | Garndiffaith | 1932 | 2011 |
St John, Garn-yr-erw[140] | Garn-yr-erw | pre-2000 | |
St Andrew, Pontrhydyrun[141] | Pontnewydd | ||
St David, Llanhilleth[142] | Llanhilleth | ||
St Illtyd, Llanhilleth[143] | Llanhilleth | Medieval (c. 1500) | 1957 |
St Mark, Llanhilleth[144] | Llanhilleth | 1897 | |
St Andrew, Beaufort Hill[145] | Beaufort | 1895 | |
St John the Baptist, Ebbw Vale[146] | Ebbw Vale | 1909 | pre-1992 |
St Mary, Victoria[147] | Ebbw Vale | 1897 | |
Holy Trinity, Nantyglo[148] | Nantyglo | c. 1880 | mid-1960s |
All Saints, Blaina[149] | Blaina | pre-1920 | |
St John, Beaufort[150] | Beaufort | 1843 | 1890 |
St John's Mission Church, Newtown, Beaufort | Beaufort | 1893 |
Dedications
[edit]Medieval churches
[edit]Post-medieval churches
[edit]See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Diocese of Monmouth — Third Archdeacon Archived 2018-08-06 at the Wayback Machine (Accessed 6 August 2018)
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- ^ "New Archdeacon of Monmouth installed". South Wales Argus.
- ^ "Resignations and retirements". www.churchtimes.co.uk.
- ^ "New archdeacon appointed". Diocese of Monmouth. 28 March 2021. Archived from the original on 31 October 2022. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
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- ^ Western Mail, 4 June 1935, p.5
- ^ "Rees, Vaughan William Treharne". Who's Who & Who Was Who. Vol. 1920–2007 (December 2012 online ed.). A & C Black. Retrieved 19 February 2014. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
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- ^ "Ex-Bassaleg rector takes up new role in city". South Wales Argus.
- ^ Diocese of Monmouth — Tribute to Pinnington (Accessed 25 July 2021)
- ^ Diocese of Monmouth — The diocese welcomes a new archdeacon (Archive accessed 3 April 2021)
- ^ a b c "Stella Bailey". Crockford's Clerical Directory (online ed.). Church House Publishing.
- ^ "Stella Bailey installed as Archdeacons of the Gwent Valleys". Diocese of Monmouth. 20 June 2022. Archived from the original on 31 October 2022. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
- ^ a b "New Archdeacon of the Gwent Valleys and Director of Mission announced". Diocese of Monmouth. 13 March 2022. Archived from the original on 13 March 2022. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
- ^ "Petertide ordinations". Church Times. No. 7634. 10 July 2009. p. 24. ISSN 0009-658X. Retrieved 9 August 2023 – via UK Press Online archives.
- ^ "Petertide ordinations". Church Times. No. 7686. 9 July 2010. p. 24. ISSN 0009-658X. Retrieved 9 August 2023 – via UK Press Online archives.
- ^ "The Benefice of Abergavenny (Holy Trinity) (Christ Church)". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
- ^ "The Benefice of Abergavenny (St Mary) (Christchurch) with Llanwenarth Citra". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
- ^ "The Benefice of Govilon (Christchurch) with Llanfoist with Llanelen". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
- ^ "Abergavenny Town and Villages". Church in Wales. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
- ^ "Abergavenny Ministry Area - The Church in Wales". www.churchinwales.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
- ^ a b "The Benefice of Caerleon (St Cadoc) and Llanfrechfa Group, The". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
- ^ "Heart of Monmouthshire". Church in Wales. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
- ^ "Heart of Monmouthshire Ministry Area - The Church in Wales". www.churchinwales.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
- ^ "St John's, Llangwm". Usk Ministry Area. Retrieved 2019-10-22.
- ^ "St David's Church, Llangeview (308829)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ^ "St Llywel's Church, Llanllowell (307310)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ^ "The Benefice of Llandogo (St Oudoceus) with Whitebrook Chapel and Tintern Parva". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
- ^ "The Benefice of Llanishen (St Dennis) with Trellech Grange and Llanfihangel Tor-Y-Mynydd with Llangunnog and Llansoy". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
- ^ "Monmouth Town – The Church in Wales". www.churchinwales.org.uk. Retrieved 2021-02-05.
- ^ "The Benefice of Monmouth (St Mary the Virgin) with Overmonnow with Wonastow with Michel Troy". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
- ^ "Monmouth Fawr – The Church in Wales". www.churchinwales.org.uk. Retrieved 2021-02-05.
- ^ "The Benefice of Rockfield (St Cenedlon) with St Maughans with Llangattock-Vibon-Avel with Llanfihangel-Ystern-Llewern with Dingestow with Llangovan and Penyclawdd with Tregaer with Cwmcarvan". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
- ^ "Monmouth". Church in Wales. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
- ^ "Monmouth Marches Ministry Area - The Church in Wales". www.churchinwales.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
- ^ "Llangattock-vibon-avel Community Council". Llangattock-vibon-avel Community Council. Retrieved 2019-10-22.
- ^ "St Beuno's Church, Llanfaenor (307383)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ^ "Old Trinity Church, Whitebrook (307393)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ^ "St John The Baptist Church In Wales, Catbrook (422056)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ^ "The Benefice of Magor (St Mary)". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
- ^ a b "The Benefice of Wentwood". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
- ^ "The Benefice of Caldicot (St Mary)". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
- ^ "Netherwent". Church in Wales. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
- ^ "Netherwent Ministry Area - The Church in Wales". www.churchinwales.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
- ^ "Langstone Church". Netherwent Ministry Area. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
- ^ "St Cadwaladr's Church, Bishton". Netherwent Ministry Area. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
- ^ "St Bartholomew's Church, Highmoor And Five Roads (307336)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ^ "St James's Church, Site Of (400757)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ^ "North Monmouthshire". Church in Wales. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
- ^ "Severn Wye". Church in Wales. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
- ^ "Cwmbran". Church in Wales. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
- ^ "Islwyn". Church in Wales. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
- ^ "Mid-Torfaen". Church in Wales. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
- ^ "Mynydd Bedwellte". Church in Wales. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
- ^ "Upper Eastern Valleys". Church in Wales. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
- ^ "Bassaleg". Church in Wales. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
- ^ "Beechwood". Church in Wales. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
- ^ "East Cardiff". Church in Wales. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
- ^ "Mountain and Marsh". Church in Wales. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
- ^ "Newport North West". Church in Wales. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
- ^ "The Benefice of Grosmont (St Nicholas) and Skenfrith and Llangattock Lingoed and Llanfair Chapel". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
- ^ "The Benefice of Llanarth with Clytha and Llansantffraed St Bride with Llanddewi Rhyderch and Llangattock-Juxta-Usk". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
- ^ "The Benefice of Llanfihangel Crucorney (St Michael) with Oldcastle and Cwmyoy and Llanthony". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
- ^ "The Benefice of Llantilio Crossenny (St Teilo) and Penrhos with Llanvetherine and Llanvapley". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
- ^ "The Benefice of Llantilio Pertholey (St Teilo) with Bettws Chapel and Llanddewi Skirrid". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
- ^ "Church Of St John The Baptist, Oldcastle (3023)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ^ "The Benefice of Chepstow (St Mary)". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
- ^ "The Benefice of Itton (St Deiniol) and St Arvans with Penterry and Kilgwrrwg with Devauden". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
- ^ "The Benefice of Mathern (St Tewdric)". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
- ^ "Sudbrook Chapel (96627)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ^ Knapman, Joshua (2018-04-17). "This old church costs less than the average house price in Wales". walesonline. Retrieved 2019-10-25.
- ^ "All Saint's Church, Kemeys Inferior (307340)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ^ "St Curig, Cat's Ash (307418)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ^ "The Benefice of Bassaleg (St Basil)". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2021-11-03.
- ^ "The Benefice of Bedwas (St Barrwg) with Machen with Michaelston-Y-Fedw with Rudry". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
- ^ "The Benefice of Cyncoed (All Saints) (St Edeyrn)". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
- ^ "The Benefice of Llanrumney (St Dyfrig)". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
- ^ "The Benefice of Rumney (St Augustine)". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
- ^ "The Benefice of St Mellons (St Mellon) (Resurrection)". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
- ^ "The Benefice of Marshfield (St Mary) with St Bride's Wentloog". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
- ^ "All Saints' Church, Coedkernew (302006)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ^ "Newport North – The Church in Wales". www.churchinwales.org.uk. Retrieved 2021-02-05.
- ^ "The Benefice of Newport (Cathedral of St Woolos) (St Martin) (St Mark)". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
- ^ "Monmouth Cathedral". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-12-15.
- ^ "The Benefice of Newport (St John Baptist)". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
- ^ "The Benefice of Newport Maesglas (St Paul) (St Stephen) and Holy Trinity (St Thomas)". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
- ^ "The Benefice of Newport Christ Church". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
- ^ "The Benefice of Newport Maindee and Lliswerry (St Andrew) (St John the Evangelist) (St Mary) (St Philip)". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
- ^ "The Benefice of Newport St Julian (St Julius and St Aaron) (St Teilo)". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
- ^ "St David's Church, Llanddewi Fach (306073)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ^ "St Mark's Mission Church, Hopefield, Newport (13193)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ^ "VIDEO: Newport church bulldozed for housing". South Wales Argus. Retrieved 2019-10-25.
- ^ "English – Coflein". coflein.gov.uk. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ^ "The Benefice of Islwyn, Lower Ministry Area". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2019-10-11.
- ^ "The Benefice of Islwyn, Upper". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
- ^ "The Benefice of Rhymney (St David)". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
- ^ "The Benefice of Tredegar (St George) (St James)". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
- ^ "Christ Church, Aberbeeg (307478)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ^ "St David's Mission Church, Troedrhiw-gwair, (12781)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ^ "St James's Church, Georgetown, Tredegar (420693)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ^ "St Matthew's Church, High Street, Rhymney (12752)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ^ "Mission Room, Rhymney (12757)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ^ "St John's Church, Bryn Road, Markham Villa Ge, (12827)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ^ "St Michael's Church, School Street, New Tredegar (13291)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ^ "St Teilo's Church, Troedrhiwfuwch (13290)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ^ "Holy Trinity, Penwyn-mawr, (13006)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ^ "Mission Church, Maes-y-cwmmer (421335)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ^ "All Saints Church, Maesycwmmer (13003)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ^ "Church Of Saints Philip And James, Gwrhay (13032)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ^ "St Luke's Church, Abercarn (13129)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ^ "St Mary's Church, Hafodyrynys Road, Crumlin (13121)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ^ "St David's Church, Ty Sign, Risca (307442)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ^ "Church In Wales Church, Woodward Road, Crosskeys (13176)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ^ "St John's Church, Cwmcarn (13167)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ^ "Mission Church, Sirhowy, Tredegar (421301)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ^ "The Benefice of Abertillery (St Michael) with Cwmtillery with Llanhilleth with Six Bells". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
- ^ "The Benefice of Blaenavon (St Peter) with Capel Newydd". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2021-02-05.
- ^ "The Benefice of Cwmbran (St Gabriel)". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
- ^ "The Benefice of Torfaen, Mid, Including Pontypool, Sebastopol and Trevethin". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2021-02-05.
- ^ "The Benefice of Upper Ebbw Valleys". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
- ^ "St James's Church, Rifle Green, Blaenavon (12885)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ^ "St Thomas's Church, Tal-y-waun, Abersychan (12928)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ^ "St James's Church, Pontypool (12975)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ^ "All Saints' Church, Cwm Ffrwdoer, Pontnewynydd (12946)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ^ "St Luke's Church, Pontnewynydd (12943)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ^ "St John's Church, Garndiffaith (12932)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ^ "St John's, Fairview Terrace, Garn Road, Blaenavon (12862)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ^ "St Andrew's Church, Pont-rhyd-yr-ynn Road, Pont-rhyd-yr-ynn (13146)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ^ "St David's Church, Llanhilleth (307375)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ^ "St Illtud's Church, Llanhiledd (12897)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ^ "St Mark's Church, Llanhiledd (12902)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ^ "St Andrew's Church, Beaufort Hill, Beaufort, (12854)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ^ "Former church in Ebbw Vale becomes new homes". South Wales Argus. Retrieved 2019-10-25.
- ^ "St Mary's Church, Victoria, Ebbw Vale (12799)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ^ "Holy Trinity Church, Nantyglo (421313)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ^ "All Saints' Church, Blaina (421314)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
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External links
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