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St Mary's Churchyard

Introduction

St Mary's Churchyard has an obvious designed element of yew trees planted around its perimeter. The oldest may date from the 12th century when the first stone church was built on the site. The trees are described as one of the Seven Wonders of Wales.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Telephone

01443 336000

Access contact details

St Mary's is open daily from 8.30am to 5.30pm.

History

Period

  • Medieval (1066 to 1540)
  • 12th Century
Features & Designations

Designations

  • Conservation Area

  • Reference: Overton
  • CADW Register of Landscapes Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales

  • Reference: PGW(C) 8
  • Grade: II

Features

  • Church (featured building)
  • Description: St Mary's is a red sandstone church that has been much altered and added to since the late-12th century. There was a major restoration programme in the late-19th century.
  • Earliest Date:
  • Latest Date:
  • Tree Feature
  • Description: Yew trees planted around the perimeter may date from the 12th century onwards.
Key Information

Type

Funerary Site

Purpose

Sacred / Ritual / Funerary

Principal Building

Religious Ritual And Funerary

Period

Medieval (1066 to 1540)

Survival

Extant

Open to the public

Yes

References

References