The name or dedication of the church.
This identifies the church type. Most churches are parish churches which means they serve a specific parish or area. Other types such as chapel, daughter and mission are mostly historic designations as many are now also parish churches. Please note that former churches are no longer used for worhsip and may be in private ownership.
A unique identification number given to every church.
The name of the diocese in which the church is located.
The name of the archdeaconry in which the church is located.
This is the legal name of the parish as given by the Church Commissioners.
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There are 3 levels of listing: Grade I, II* & II. The majority of buildings which are of special interest are Grade II. A much smaller number of particularly important buildings are listed as Grade II*. Buildings of exceptional interest (approx 2% of the total number of listed buildings) are Grade I.
Ancient monuments and archaeological remains of national importance are protected by law. Cadw, the Welsh Government’s historic environment service is responsible for compiling a schedule (list) of these ancient monuments, some of which can be found in churches and churchyards. Examples can include churchyard crosses and the archaeological remains of previous churches or buildings on the site.
There are three National Parks in Wales: Snowdonia, Pembrokeshire Coast and Brecon Beacons. These protect 20 percent of the land in Wales, including precious landscapes, habitats, villages and heritage sites.
There are over 500 conservation areas in Wales. They are designated by local planning authorities for their special architectural and historic interest.
The Buildings at Risk register is managed by Cadw (the Welsh Government’s historic environment service) in order to identify the number and type of listed buildings at risk in Wales.
It is often extremely difficult to determine a precise date of construction for a church as many have been extensively altered over time. Church Heritage Cymru therefore shows a date range within which a church is believed to have been constructed. The dates are as follows: Early Medieval (pre 1066), Medieval (post 1066 to 1540), Post Medieval (1540 to 1837), Victorian/Pre WWI (1837 to 1914) and Modern (post 1914).
This is a very brief summary of the church's main features. More detailed nformation can be found in the other fields and pages (tabs) in this database.
Useful information is displayed here for people wishing to visit the church. This may include things like opening hours, catering & toilet facilities, parking, etc.
If the church has its own website the details will be displayed here.
Any further sources of information for the church will be listed here (eg. links to other historic databases).
This is the Ordnance Survey (OS) reference for the location of the church. Some locations will be approximate as this data is continuously being refined and updated.
This is the name of the Local Authoirity within which the church is located.
This describes how the church relates to its immediate and wider environment, sometimes called its setting. It describes how the church contributes to its landscape or townscape and how these things collectively contribute to the character of the area.
Michaelston-Y-Fedw is 12km north east of Cardiff along the A48, the church is on the west side of the village behind the public house.
Reference AA Route Planner OS Map 171 Cadw Listing Notice 2935
This is a description of the ground plan of the church.
If known, the dimensions (measurements) of the church ground plan will be displayed here.
If the footrprint (area) of the church is known, it will be displayed here.
A description of the history and archaeology of the church and its site.
Parish Church with C13 origins, comprising chancel, nave, West tower, South porch and C16 Kemeys Tynte chapel to S of chancel. Allegedly restored in 1887 following a fire.
A description of the exterior of the church and the main features of the churchyard.
Constructed of random sandstone rubble with slated roofs. Fenestration dates mainly from the C19 restoration in Early English style single lancets, some of which incorporate fragments of the C13 window dressings. The E window consists of three C19 lancets, stepping up to the centre with roll moulded hoodmould. S side of chancel is lit by two C13 lancets (restored) with Bathstone dressings and earlier limestone fragments. Gabled, Kemeys Tynte chapel projects at the junction of chancel and nave on S side. The E window appears to be re-set, two-light, early C16 window with arched heads, hollow chamfered mullions, sunk spandrels and later hoodmould over. S elevation has a three-light, early C16 window with sunk spandrels and hollow chamfer with square hoodmould over, beneath a flat relieving arch. Contemporary, square sundial over. W elevation has round-headed doorway retaining chamfered jambs to base with replaced, early C19, round-head with dressed keystones. S elevation of Nave has central gabled S porch with C19, cusped bargeboard and obtusely pointed outer door with voussoired head. Small lights with restored cusped heads to E and W elevation. To E of porch is a single restored lancet and C19 three-light traceried window in Decorated style. To W of porch is matching C19 traceried window with plain buttress to left. W tower is C13/C14 with C15 embattled parapet rising from a corbel table with crocketted pinnacles to each corner. Pronounced batter to base of tower. Each face has restored two-light louvred, belfry windows with cusped heads beneath corbel table set beneath a relieving arch. W tower doorway is two-centred with complexly moulded C15 jambs and roll-moulded hoodmould over. Three-light C19 window in original opening to S/E corner with cusped head. N side of nave has a single , restored lancet to either end with single plain buttresses to either end. N side of chancel has evidence of C13 priest's doorway at W end (left), now blocked. single, shorter lancet, restored, offset to E end (left). Graveyard contains the memorial to Elizabeth Mackie, first wife of Rudolf Hess's father to SE of porch.
Information about any noteable architects, artists, people, or events associated with the church.
Information about any important features and building fabric.
If known, a list of the church's major building material/s will be displayed here.
Any renewable energy systems the church is using will be listed here.
This section gives a general description of the interior of the church. Further details of any important internal fixtures and fittings will be listed below.
To the SE corner of the sanctuary is an Early English twin lancet aumbry with plain chamfered jambs. To N side of chancel is are three round-headed doorways, now blocked, with voussoired relieving arches over, of at least two and possibly three phases. Chancel and W tower arch are C15, of two orders with plain chamfered jambs. Chancel roof is C15 with collar, partially restored. Nave roof is C19 barrel vault with moulded ribs and gilded bosses. C15 tower stair doorway at SW corner of nave, with two-centred with plain chamfers and bullnose stops. Font said to be of Flemish origin, probably C17 with acanthus to base of bowl supported on pedestal representing the Tree of Life with entwined serpent of Wisdom. Kemeys Tynte chapel has a number of C18/C19 family memorials and an alabaster memorial in Jacobean style with tablet dated 1686, with flanking Ionic columns and central tablet surrounded by strapwork. Tower retains set of early C18 bells and frame. C13 altar slab with consecration crosses. Fragment of late-medieval plasterwork retaining early fresco to window reveal on N side of chancel. Remaining fittings date from late C19 restoration.
Information about the church's important internal fixtures and fittings.
Information about the church's important moveable items and artworks.
A description of the ecology of the churchyard.
Information about the presence of bats in the church building or churchyard.
Records whether the church has been consecrated.
Records whether there have been burials in the churchyard.
Records whether the churchyard is still being used for burials.
Records whether there are any war graves in the churchyard.
Any important churchyard structures will be listed here.
Signifiance levels are set at high, medium and low.
Significance defines what is special about a church. This could be architectural, archaeological, historical or liturgical. Here, it describes the relationship of the church to its surrounding area and helps place it within its wider landscape context.
Significance defines what is special about a church. This could be architectural, archaeological, historical or liturgical. Here, it describes the significance of the historic building fabric of the church.
Significance defines what is special about a church. This could be architectural, archaeological, historical or liturgical. Here, it describes the historic significance of the interior of the church.
Significance defines what is special about a church. This could be architectural, archaeological, historical or liturgical. Here, it describes the relationship between the church and its community.