Church of St Michael and All Angels

Usk, United Kingdom

The Church of St St Michael and All Angels, is the former parish church of Gwernesney. The church is thirteenth century in origin but with much fifteenth century work. The double bell gable, and more, was restored in 1853–4 by John Pollard Seddon. It is built of Old Red Sandstone.

The interior contains a late medieval screen. The church register of baptisms and burials dates from the year 1758 and that of marriages from 1757.

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Founded: 13th century
Category: Religious sites in United Kingdom

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Huw Morgan (4 years ago)
David Carsley (6 years ago)
M n Dad n many other family friends buried here, beautiful church, sadly closed npw
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