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St Cynog's Church, Merthyr Cynog

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NPRN301743
Map ReferenceSN93NE
Grid ReferenceSN9848037450
Unitary (Local) AuthorityPowys
Old CountyBrecknockshire
CommunityMerthyr Cynog
Type Of SiteCHURCH
PeriodPost Medieval
Description

St Cynog's Church, Merthyr Cynog, is dated to the twelfth century, and it is believed that St. Cynog is buried in the yard. There is a rood-screen with traces of red roses on a coloured background.

Source:
RCAHMW Wallpaintings database. 2004.09.08/RCAHMW/SLE
A.C. 1952, 79.

Source: Richard Suggett, Painted Temples: Wallpaintings and Rood-screens in Welsh Churches, 1200–1800, (RCAHMW 2021)

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