Open Doors - St Cadoc’s Church,Trevethin, Pontypool

A grade 2 listed building with a few medieval features. The building was quite extensively rebuilt by the local landowners, the Hanburys) in the first half of the 19th century. The first official mention of the church is from 1254 in the Norwich Tax Census  A number of legends surround the medieval story of the church & it’s original building The preaching cross outside the tower door was put up in 1856 but the base it rests on dates from the 7th century.

Spotlight on St Cadoc’s Church & surrounding area of Trevethin & Pontypool Information sheets & talks will be available on the history, notable events etc Family history volunteers will open data bases for research & parish registers will be open for perusal Volunteers will be on hand t help locate graves Tours of church & tower Variety of stalls Selection of Refreshments available all day raffle

St Cadoc's Church, Penygarn Road, Trevethin, Pontypool NP4 8JA