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St Peter's Church, High Street, Blaina

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NPRN12875
Map ReferenceSO20NW
Grid ReferenceSO2001907995
Unitary (Local) AuthorityBlaenau Gwent
Old CountyMonmouthshire
CommunityNantyglo and Blaina
Type Of SiteCHURCH
PeriodPost Medieval
Description

St Peter's was originally built in the Romanesque style, but was demolished and rebuilt in late twentieth century style. Prior to the rebuilding it was reported that an eighteenth century figure painting was visible, and there was a carbed and painted 'whimsical' reredos.

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


RCAHMW 2021