St Cadoc's Church, Newport, United Kingdom

Caerleon is the historically important site of the Roman legionary fortress of Isca Augusta. St Cadoc's Church stands over the principia (headquarters), where the legionary standards were kept and statues of the Roman emperors venerated. The earliest surviving part of the church dates back to just after the kingdom of Glywysing was overrun by the Normans during the twelfth century and is thought to be the work of Hywel ap Iowerth, who was also the founder of the Cistercian Llantarnam Abbey.

The current church is in the Perpendicular style, which was fashionable in the fifteenth century. The tower, which stands at the southwest corner of the church, has a lower stage that was probably part of the original Norman church, incorporating twelfth/thirteenth century lancet windows. The church features a series of impressive stained-glass windows depicting the life of Christ and symbolising the faith and devotion of the saints associated with Caerleon.

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Kevin Thomas (11 months ago)
Lovely welcoming church .... perfect for our grandchildrens christening

Caroline Preston (15 months ago)
Nice church we havent been here since my cousin got married 30yrs ago but we will be today because going to christening for my great nephew.

David Ford (15 months ago)
Big church. Not always open. Not too much of interest inside but beautiful east window showing local saints. Lovely beech tree in the churchyard.

Steve Mills (19 months ago)
Lovely quaint Welsh church. Lots of historical references and a very peaceful, tranquil place.

Allan Anderson (2 years ago)
I went to a coffee afternoon. Everybody was so friendly. What a beautiful church.

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