Scheduled MonumentsWalesNewtown Old Church
Medieval · Church

Newtown Old Church

Wales
Cadw SAM MG056
Period
Medieval
Site type
Church
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Newtown Old Church is a medieval parish church located in Montgomeryshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference MG056. The surviving structure comprises the chancel and nave of a church whose origins lie in the medieval period, with architectural features reflecting its development over several centuries. The building demonstrates typical characteristics of a rural Welsh parish church, serving the spiritual and funerary needs of the local community from its foundation through to the post-medieval period. The church has been subject to archaeological investigation and conservation efforts as part of Cadw's protection of Wales's ecclesiastical heritage.

Newtown Old Church is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG056. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Newtown Old Church?

Newtown Old Church is a medieval parish church located in Montgomeryshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference MG056. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG056.

What period does Newtown Old Church date from?

Newtown Old Church dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a church. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Newtown Old Church?

Newtown Old Church is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is MG056.

What other scheduled monuments are near Newtown Old Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crugyn Bank Dyke (6.3 km), Two Tumps Round Barrows (6.8 km), Glog Round Barrows (7.1 km).

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