St John the Baptist's Church, Llanrothal

St John the Baptist's Church, Llanrothal, is a redundant Anglican church in Llanrothal, Herefordshire, England. It has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade II* listed building,^[1] and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust.^[2] It stands in a remote position close to the Wales–England border overlooking the River Monnow.^[2]

History

The church dates from the 12th and 13th centuries. During the 20th century the chancel and vestry were restored.^[1] The church was vested in the Churches Conservation Trust on 1 April 1985.^[3]

Architecture

The exterior of the church has been rendered. Its plan is simple, consisting of a nave and a chancel, with a north porch, which was previously a vestry. In the north wall of the nave is a Norman round-headed window from the 12th century, and a window from the 13th century with a trefoil head. There are two windows similar to the latter in the south wall. In the south wall of the chancel is a large four-light window. The east window has two lights, with a circular window above. Inside the church is a 17th-century panelled pulpit, and a brass chandelier which was donated by Ivor Bulmer-Thomas.^[1] The font is a simple bowl on a narrow pedestal dating from the Norman period. It is decorated with a cross pattée. The altar is simple and consists of a stone slab resting on two blocks of stone.^[4]

See also

• List of churches preserved by the Churches Conservation Trust in the English Midlands

References