St John the Baptist, Llanrothal
Details
Accessibility
"Along two sides of a field on a grassy track from the lane to a level gravel path in the churchyard leading to the North chancel door. Generally flat by the edge of the field, is slippery in wet conditions.
Level access to the wide west door. There is one step down to the nave. The church is a considerable distance across a field from the road, with little parking."
Brief description
"The church is said to have been founded by a Celtic saint, St Ridol, and the dedication to St John the Baptist is thought to date from the Norman period. Rescued from ruin in 1921, it has a beautiful rustic Medieval interior.
The nave has a twelfth-century window in its north wall, while the other windows here are from the fourteenth century. The impressive south window in the chancel is clearly later, probably dating from around 1400."
CHURCH OF ST JOHN BAPTIST, Llanrothal - 1348962 | Historic England
Address
Llanrothal, Monmouth, Herefordshire, NP25 5QL
west@thecct.org.uk The West region of The Churches Conservation Trust, see https://www.visitchurches.org.uk/contact-us/our-regions.html
Phone
0117 929 1766 The West region of The Churches Conservation Trust, see https://www.visitchurches.org.uk/contact-us/our-regions.html
Website
CHURCH OF ST JOHN BAPTIST, Llanrothal - 1348962 | Historic England
http://maryinmonmouth.blogspot.com/2010/01/dreamy-llanrothal-templar-connections.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_John_the_Baptist%27s_Church,_Llanrothal
Directions
5 miles north west of Monmouth; Llanrothal signed off A466 at Welsh Newton, further signed at junction to Tregate Bridge; follow brown 'historic church' tourism sign; access to church via farm gate and rough track across field.
Opening Times
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
Transport
Nearest railway station: Abergavenny (10.7 miles).
Bus route numbers 54/416.
Amenities
Due to the historic nature of the building, it does not have heating, running water or toilet facilities.
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Location
Nearest Venues
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1.06 miles*
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1.07 miles*
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1.36 miles*
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*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.