Church of St Nicholas - Medieval Steeple - Grosmont, Gwent, Wales
N 51° 54.850 W 002° 52.013
30U E 509156 N 5751500
St Nicholas' Church in Grosmont is a 13th century parish church. Possibly the oldest original church roof in Wales. A later addition, a 15th century octagonal tower & Spire. Located in the heart of the picturesque village of Grosmont, South Wales.
Waymark Code: WMMG7Z
Location: South Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/16/2014
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As you enter the church nave, you are left in no doubt as to the churches medieval status.
"The church has an ambitious cruciform plan with a central tower. Much of the church was rebuilt in the 19th century, but the long, aisled nave was spared reconstruction and is a shock to the modern visitor who encounters an uncluttered medieval interior dominated by the arcades and roof." Text Source: (
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St Nicholas' Church - Grosmont
"Tree-ring dating has been successfully commissioned by the Royal Commission of ancient and historical monuments of Wales (RCAHMW) and published in Vernacular Architecture, vol. 41 (2010), p.117. A felling date range of 1214-44 was obtained for the nave roof. This is the oldest securely dated roof in Wales." Text Source: (
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"Grosmont is a parish and village in north Gwent, separated from Herefordshire by the river Monnow, and with an area of some 6800 acres. It had been over-run by the Normans by the end of the 11th century and for many years it was an important lordship, finally becoming part of the Duchy of Lancaster.
The fine church and castle are legacies of Norman rule; there was a castle here from about 1136, although the first stonework is usually dated as early 1200, while the elegant 'Eleanor's chimney' is later work.
St Nicholas is one of the largest parish churches in the area with a unique nave dating from the 13th century. The tower and spire were 14th century additions. Extensive restorations were carried out in the 19th century." Text Source: (
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