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Skenfrith is a small village, located on the west bank of the River Monnow in the north-east of Monmouthshire. The ruined Skenfrith Castle was originally established after the 1066 Norman invasion of England to guard the route from Wales to Hereford. St Bridget's Church is believed to date from the reign of King John. It was extended in the 14th and 16th centuries. Constructed of Old Red Sandstone, it comprises a two-aisled nave, chancel and a West tower. The tower is topped by a dovecote belfry with a pyramidal roof. The interior contains the chest tomb of John Morgan, died 1557, last Governor of the Three Castles. It also holds the Skenfrith Cope, an embroidered vestment of red velvet and linen which has been dated to the late 15th century. The Bell Inn is a 17th-century coaching inn. The village is within the council area of Monmouthshire.
Place Type: Village
Alternative name(s): Ynysgynwraidd
Historic County: Monmouthshire
Lat, Long: 51.879127,-2.793139
Grid Reference: SO 4550 2036
Community (Civil Parish): Skenfrith C
Council Area: Monmouthshire CA
Police Area: Gwent PA
Devolved Legislature: Welsh Assembly (Senedd)
GBPN ID: 40610
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Skenfrith,_Monmouthshire_40610
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Place Type: Village
Alternative name(s): Ynysgynwraidd
Historic County: Monmouthshire
Lat, Long: 51.879127,-2.793139
Grid Reference: SO 4550 2036
Community (Civil Parish): Skenfrith C
Council Area: Monmouthshire CA
Police Area: Gwent PA
Devolved Legislature: Welsh Assembly (Senedd)
GBPN ID: 40610
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Skenfrith,_Monmouthshire_40610
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