St Deiniol's Church, Worthenbury
History
Formerly a parish church, St Deiniol's is no longer active in the Church in Wales, but is listed in their Heritage Record as open to visitors and worship. The present Georgian structure was designed by Richard Trubshaw and completed in 1739 for £810. The earliest religious building on the site is believed to have been a 6th-century chapelry to Bangor-is-y-coed monastery. The present church replaces one dating from 1557. Significant repairs were undertaken in 1951, including re-roofing, due to death watch beetle damage.
Exterior
The church is largely built of red brick with sandstone dressing in Georgian style and is described in the listing as an "exceptionally fine" example of its kind. It has a square three-storey tower with bell chamber above, and the roof is hidden by stone parapets.
Interior
Interior features include medieval stained glass from the 1393 Jesse window at Winchester College. The mostly 18th century box-pews, have local families' crests. The west chancel gallery bares a 1740 Royal coat-of arms. The font is Georgian marble.
See also
References
- ^ Cadw. "Parish Church of St Deiniol (1705)". National Historic Assets of Wales. Retrieved 7 April 2019.
- ^ "Parish Church of St Deiniol". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 7 April 2019.
- ^ "NMRW: St Deiniol's, Worthenbury". Retrieved 5 September 2024.
- ^ "GENUKI: Worthenbury". Retrieved 5 September 2024.
- ^ "Church in Wales Heritage Record". Retrieved 5 September 2024.
- ^ "Clwyd-Powis Archaeology: Church of St Deiniol, Worthenbury". Retrieved 5 September 2024.