Llangatwg Feibion Afel, in a little valley north-west of Monmouth, is one of Monmouthshire’s most remote churches. As you approach from a lane through fields, you might think you’ve discovered a lost medieval castle.

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But in the early medieval period, St Cadoc's was a 'mother' church or 'clas' church at the centre of a large community, and one of the most important churches in the area.

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An early charter shows that Llangatwg Feibion Afel’s daughter churches included:
Llanllwyd, Llanfaenor, St Maughan’s, St Thomas of Newcastle, and St Thomas of Panrox.

But where are these churches now? (and where on earth was 'Panrox'?)

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Ecclesiastical historian Dr. Madeleine Gray @heritagepilgrim has been exploring Llangatwg’s pre-Norman foundation and role as a clas church, looking at clues to a much bigger sphere of influence & ancient links with Monmouth Priory:

https://friendsoffriendlesschurches.org.uk/llangatwg-feibion-afel-an-ancient-clas-church/

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