| St Mary's, Portskewett | |
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 St Mary's, Portskewett | |
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| 51°35′23″N2°43′29″W / 51.5896°N 2.7248°W | |
| Location | Monmouth, Monmouthshire |
| Country | Wales |
| Denomination | Church in Wales |
| Architecture | |
| Years built | 14th century |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Monmouth |
| Clergy | |
| Rector | Revd. Dennis Richards |
St Mary's is located in the centre of the village of Portskewett, [1] Monmouthshire. It is a Grade I listed building as of 19 August 1955. [1]
The church has a Norman nave and further substantial Norman elements, a medieval chancel and was extended and renovated in the early and late 19th century. [2] The style is Gothic Decorated. The list of Rectors dates back to 1427, and its registers to 1593. [3]
Services are held at the church on every Sunday at 9.15 except the first Sunday of every month at 11.00a.m. [3]
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