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Church of St Mary the Virgin, Abbey Cwmhir, Powys

formerly in: Radnorshire

Diocese of Swansea & Brecon     (formerly: St Davids)

New church built 1865–6 on site of a medieval church, at the expense of Miss Mary Beatrice Phillips, sister of the squire, George Henry Phillips. Rood screen and figures post-1886. The Victorian interior includes a reredos with glass mosaic panels by Salviati and stained glass by Heaton, Butler & Bayne (chancel) and Clayton & Bell (west). Painting of 'Agony in the Garden' a copy of Antonio Corregio's work in the Duke of Wellington's collection at Apsley House. Tympanum over south door.

CPAT Churches survey.

view on the National Monuments Record (Coflein)

view on the Church Heritage Cymru website

Scenes from the Gospels with the Twelve Disciples firm/studio: Clayton & Bell about 1870 Church of St Mary the Virgin, Abbey Cwmhir, Powys west wall (window number: wI)

Photo © Martin Crampin

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