Church of The Holy Cross, Cowbridge

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NPRN301845
Map ReferenceSS97SE
Grid ReferenceSS9939074590
Unitary (Local) AuthorityThe Vale of Glamorgan
Old CountyGlamorgan
CommunityCowbridge with Llanblethian
Type Of SiteCHURCH
PeriodPost Medieval, Medieval
Description
Formerly a chapel of ease of Llanblethian Church.

Probably founded with the medieval town and remodelled during the Medieval period. The present building incorporates a nave and chancel of later C13 work; C14 tower; C15 S aisle and chantry chapel; C16 addition to E end; C19 N porch. Tower renovated in 1893. Local stone walls and slate roofs. Windows of Perpendicular form; many restored or rebuilt during 1850s by John Prichard. Nave arcade of five bays. C15 wagon roof to south aisle; oak boarded roof of c1926 to nave. Pulpit of 1890s (RAJ 4/4/01; based on CADW listing description).

RCAHMW AP955148/58