St Mapley's Church, Llanvapley
The Church of St Mapley, Llanvapley, Monmouthshire is a parish church with its origins in the 15th century. Dedicated to St Mable, variants of the dedication include St Mapley, St Mabli and St Mafli. The church is a Grade II* listed building.
| Church of St Mapley, Llanvapley, Monmouthshire | |
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  Church of St Mapley, Llanvapley, Monmouthshire Location in Monmouthshire | |
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| Location | Llanvapley, Monmouthshire |
| Country | Wales |
| Denomination | Church in Wales |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Founded | C.15th century |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* |
| Designated | 9 January 1956 |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Monmouth |
| Archdeaconry | Monmouth |
| Deanery | Abergavenny |
| Parish | Llanvapley |
History
The church dates from the 15th century, and was restored in 1861 and 1950.[1] The chancel and tower arches may be earlier, from the 13th or 14th centuries.[2] The Monmouthshire antiquarian Joseph Bradney recorded that two of the bells dated from 1626.[1]
Architecture and description
The church is built of Old Red Sandstone and the style is Early English.[2] The tower has a corbelled parapet.[3]
Notes
- Cadw. "St Mapley's Church, Llanvapley (Grade II*) (1976)". National Historic Assets of Wales. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
- Newman 2000, p. 364.
- Church Heritage Cymru 5136. "St Mable, Llanvapley - CHC Church". Churchheritagecymru.org.uk. Retrieved 7 May 2017.
References
- Newman, John (2000). Gwent/Monmouthshire. The Buildings of Wales. London: Penguin. ISBN 0-14-071053-1.
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