Bettws Newydd Church
Bettws Newydd, Usk, NP15 1JN
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Open Hours:
24/7
Sat, 10 JunBettws Newydd10 Jun 2023, 11:00 – 12:00Bettws Newydd, Bettws Newydd, Usk NP15 1JN, UK10 Jun 2023, 11:00 – 12:00Bettws Newydd, Bettws Newydd, Usk NP15 1JN, UKTo end the week, we are delighted that a local organist will provide some beautiful background music to your visit. Drop in for homemade cakes and coffee or just soak up the wonderful scenery with some gentle musical accompaniment.
Thu, 08 JunBettws Newydd08 Jun 2023, 11:00 – 12:00Bettws Newydd, Bettws Newydd, Usk NP15 1JN, UK08 Jun 2023, 11:00 – 12:00Bettws Newydd, Bettws Newydd, Usk NP15 1JN, UKChristina Evans will tell us about the extraordinary life and work of her late husband, Dr J Daryll Evans. We will hear how he came to write his fascinating book and share with us his research, and admiration for our yew trees.
Wed, 07 JunBettws Newydd07 Jun 2023, 11:00 – 12:00Bettws Newydd, Bettws Newydd, Usk NP15 1JN, UK
Tue, 06 JunBettws Newydd06 Jun 2023, 11:00 – 12:00Bettws Newydd, Bettws Newydd, Usk NP15 1JN, UK06 Jun 2023, 11:00 – 12:00Bettws Newydd, Bettws Newydd, Usk NP15 1JN, UKBring your eagle eyes and sharp pencils and help Gareth Edwards as he continues survey work to add to our burgeoning churchyard Species List. Gareth is a freelance Ecologist and Landscape Consultant who is also writing the Statement of Significance for the whole site.
Mon, 05 JunBettws Newydd05 Jun 2023, 17:00 – 18:00Bettws Newydd, Bettws Newydd, Usk NP15 1JN, UK05 Jun 2023, 17:00 – 18:00Bettws Newydd, Bettws Newydd, Usk NP15 1JN, UKIf you have ever wondered why so many people come here to see the church, Andrew Pike, FSA, will be our very welcome guide to its significance. His career has extended over many aspects of the heritage sector including the Churches Conservation Trust and Friends of the Friendless Churches.
About
Founded in 1188 by Aeddan of Grosmont this is a well-preserved and well-restored medieval parish church retaining fine original details.
Two yew trees in the churchyard give an indication of the ancient foundations of the site.
The church itself contains a spectacular survival - perhaps the most complete pre-Reformation rood arrangement in any
church in England or Wales.
The wonderfully decorated screen, loft and tympanum all still exist in spite of the rood cross itself being destroyed after the Reformation, probably in the reign of Edward VI.
More to come...
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There are not special facilities like handrails, however there are no steps either. The church is ina rural location.
Car parking is available in the Glebe Field just opposite the church. As you come up the lane youwill see the church on the right, immediately before you get to the church gate turn left onto adrive and immediately right into the field. Please park well into the field and leave the entranceclear.
No public transport.