Old Radnor Church of St Stephen
Has been described as a Questionable Fortified Ecclesiastical site
There are major building remains
Name | Old Radnor Church of St Stephen |
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Historic Country | Radnorshire |
Modern Authority | Powys |
1974 Authority | Powys |
Community | Old Radnor |
St Stephen's church, Old Radnor has pre-Norman foundations, however, the present church predominantly dates from rebuilding throughout the 15th century after attacks by Owen Glendower in 1401/2 but it includes earlier fabric. Restoration was carried out in 1882 by F Preedy of Worcester. It is an aisled church with a porch and tower. The flat Tudor roofs with heraldic bosses survive. Important features include the unusual and massive pre-Norman font; the screen; and the organ case of c. 1500. St Catherine is depicted in a 15th century window glass in association with Edward IV's badges: the white rose en soleil and (in the apex) the black bull. The floor of the church has many medieval tiles. (Coflein–ref. CADW listed buildings database; Hughes)
Elevated position on W flank of Old Radnor Hill in largely circular churchyard. Pre-Norman foundation. Present church predominantly dates from rebuilding throughout the C15 after attacks by Owen Glendower in 1401/2 but includes earlier fabric. Restoration of 1882 by F Preedy of Worcester. One of the finest medieval churches in Wales. (Listed Building Report)
Not scheduled
This is a Grade 1 listed building protected by law
Historic Wales CADW listed database record number
The National Monument Record (Coflein) number(s)
County Historic Environment Record
OS Map Grid Reference | SO249590 |
Latitude | 52.2248611450195 |
Longitude | -3.09981989860535 |
Eastings | 324986 |
Northings | 259092 |