formerly in: Brecknockshire
Diocese of Swansea & Brecon (formerly: St Davids)
The medieval church on the site was replaced by a Victorian building in 1875 by J.G. Finch Noyes. The large stone by the porch suggests the possibility that the church stands on a prehistoric site. A Romanesque font survives from the earlier building.
CPAT Historic Churches Survey
view on the National Monuments Record (Coflein)
view on the Church Heritage Cymru website
An Angel Greets the Three Women at the Empty Tomb with St Luke and St John firm/studio: probably Daniel Bell 1874 Church of St Gwrthwl, Llanwrthwl, Powys east wall of the chancel (window number: I) | |
St Cecilia and St Margaret firm/studio: Joseph Bell & Son 1906 Church of St Gwrthwl, Llanwrthwl, Powys south wall of the nave | |
Mother and Child with St Peter firm/studio: Wm. Pearce & E. Cutler probably 1920s or 30s Church of St Gwrthwl, Llanwrthwl, Powys north wall of the nave | |
St Paul artist: Leonard Walker 1936 Church of St Gwrthwl, Llanwrthwl, Powys west wall of the nave |
N.B.Position of marker is approximate and does not necessarily show the exact location of the site.
Site OS Grid Ref: SN97576373
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