The Church of the Holy Cross (Welsh: Eglwys y Grog) at Mwnt, Ceredigion, Wales, is a parish church[1] and Grade I listed building dating probably from the 13th century.[2]
| Church of the Holy Cross | |
|---|---|
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  Church of the Holy Cross Location in Ceredigion | |
| 52°08′11″N 4°38′16″W / 52.1365°N 4.6377°W | |
| Country | Wales |
| Denomination | Church in Wales |
| History | |
| Dedication | Holy Cross |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade I |
| Designated | 21 September 1964 |
| Architectural type | Church |
History edit
The Church of the Holy Cross is an example of a medieval sailors' chapel of ease. The site is said to have been used since the Age of the Saints, but the present building is probably 14th-century. It has an example of a 12th- or 13th-century font made of Preseli stone. Mwnt was a civil parish in its own right for several centuries, but before the 17th century it was a detached chapelry of the parish of Llangoedmor. Since 1934, it has been part of the parish of Y Ferwig.[1][2][3]
The building was restored in 1853 and again after storm damage in 1917. A 1912 photograph shows the south windows in different positions.
Vandalism edit
In December 2021 the church was extensively vandalised; within days, an international fundraising appeal had achieved its target of £20,000. Discussions on safety and security were planned.[4]
Structure edit
The interior is a single chamber with deep-set windows and an unusual roof type. The font is 13th century; the hexagonal pulpit is Victorian.
Externally, the church is whitewashed rubble stone walls under a slate roof. The small, enclosed churchyard contains a number of graves; monumental inscriptions are held by Dyfed Family History Society.[1][2][3]
References edit
- ^ a b c "GENUKI: Mwnt". Retrieved 6 April 2016.
- ^ a b c "British Listed Buildings: Church of the Holy Cross, Mwnt, Y Ferwig". Retrieved 6 April 2016.
- ^ a b Cadw. "Church of the Holy Cross (Grade I) (15874)". National Historic Assets of Wales. Retrieved 22 July 2019.
- ^ "Vandalised Mwnt church passes £20k fundraising target". BBC News. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
External links edit
Media related to Church of the Holy Cross, Mwnt at Wikimedia Commons
