Clodock church, dedicated to St Clydawg, King of Ewias, who was martyred about 500AD.
It stands on the site of his tomb, beside the river Monnow and overlooked by the Black Mountains. It was first built in the 12th century and is Grade 1 listed. It is dominated by the West Tower, having a ring of 6 bells, and the churchyard with 850 gravestones. Inside there is a magnificent three-decker pulpit, claimed to be one of the best examples in the country, dating from the mid 17th century. Of similar ages are the box pews and minstrels’ gallery, below which are stone tablets relating to Church Tithes. Traces of wall paintings can be seen and in particular the 15th-century painting of the Virgin Mary in a window splay near the pulpit is a particular treasure. The oldest possession is a 9th-century tombstone. A notable burial in the new churchyard is that of Raymond Williams, a local author, and scholar who was well known for his work in adult education. A member of the Herefordshire Churches Tourism group.
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Location: Longtown, Herefordshire UK
Photo credit: © Philip Chapman / Alamy / Afripics
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