St Aeddan Church, Usk, United Kingdom

The Church of St Aeddan, Bettws Newydd, is a fifteenth-century church of twelfth-century origin. The interior contains perhaps the most complete rood arrangement remaining in any church in England and Wales. The rood screen, loft and tympanum are all in situ. The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales considers that the screen is 'most remarkable' and 'probably unique in the British Isles'.

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NUKY (9 months ago)
Was under construction so couldn’t see it hi the surroundings are stunning and if u follow the footpath you will find a beautiful lake

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Lesley Thomas (2 years ago)
A quaint little church which was open. Thanks

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