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This neat and well-kept church stands on a hill – ‘Clocaenog’ means ‘mossy knoll’ – above the village. Dedicated to St Foddhyd (Meddvyth), ancient records show that its patron was ‘St Meddvyth the Virgin’, daughter of St. Idloes of Llanidloes in Powys. The restored interior is dominated by a fine ‘rood screen’ (see [[Derwen]]), its top rail intricately carved with trailing foliage and its lower panels with ‘candle-flame’ motifs. These date to about 1538, the date once inscribed in the big east window above the altar. The window now displays fragments of its original stained glass, including heads of men and angels and (in the topmost left-hand light) the nail-pierced feet of a crucified Christ. The roof is also late medieval, as may be the massive dug-out chest hewn from a single tree trunk. Later treasures include the pulpit of 1695 and an elaborate wooden chandelier with beast-head decoration, dated 1725. <ref>{{cite book |title=Enjoy Medieval Denbighshire |author=Dr Charles Kightly |publisher=Denbighshire County Council }}</ref> |
This neat and well-kept church stands on a hill – ‘Clocaenog’ means ‘mossy knoll’ – above the village. Dedicated to St Foddhyd (Meddvyth), ancient records show that its patron was ‘St Meddvyth the Virgin’, daughter of St. Idloes of Llanidloes in Powys. The restored interior is dominated by a fine ‘rood screen’ (see [[Derwen]]), its top rail intricately carved with trailing foliage and its lower panels with ‘candle-flame’ motifs. These date to about 1538, the date once inscribed in the big east window above the altar. The window now displays fragments of its original stained glass, including heads of men and angels and (in the topmost left-hand light) the nail-pierced feet of a crucified Christ. The roof is also late medieval, as may be the massive dug-out chest hewn from a single tree trunk. Later treasures include the pulpit of 1695 and an elaborate wooden chandelier with beast-head decoration, dated 1725. <ref>{{cite book |title=Enjoy Medieval Denbighshire |author=Dr Charles Kightly |publisher=Denbighshire County Council }}</ref> |
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Church open by arrangement. Please see Church notice board.Further information and opening times from
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Church open by arrangement. Please see Church notice board. Further information and opening times from
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Diocesan Office, High Street, [[St Asaph]], LL17 0RD Phone number: 01745 582245 <ref name="EMD">[http://stasaph.churchinwales.org.uk/people/contact/|accessdate=2014-05-31], Diocesan Contacts </ref> |
Diocesan Office, High Street, [[St Asaph]], LL17 0RD Phone number: 01745 582245 <ref name="EMD">[http://stasaph.churchinwales.org.uk/people/contact/|accessdate=2014-05-31], Diocesan Contacts </ref> |
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| Clocaenog | |
|---|---|
| Population | 248 |
| OS grid reference | SJ05SE68 |
| • Cardiff | 110.6 mi (178.0 km) |
| • London | 174.7 mi (281.2 km) |
| Community |
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| Principal area | |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | RHUTHUN |
| Dialling code | 01824 |
| Police | North Wales |
| Fire | North Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| UK Parliament | |
| Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament | |
Clocaenog is a village and community[1] in Denbighshire, north-east Wales. It lies on the outskirts of Ruthin. The forest near the village has many walks of varying length and is one of the venues for the Wales Rally GB.
Church of St Foddhyd (Meddvyth)
This neat and well-kept church stands on a hill – ‘Clocaenog’ means ‘mossy knoll’ – above the village. Dedicated to St Foddhyd (Meddvyth), ancient records show that its patron was ‘St Meddvyth the Virgin’, daughter of St. Idloes of Llanidloes in Powys. The restored interior is dominated by a fine ‘rood screen’ (see Derwen), its top rail intricately carved with trailing foliage and its lower panels with ‘candle-flame’ motifs. These date to about 1538, the date once inscribed in the big east window above the altar. The window now displays fragments of its original stained glass, including heads of men and angels and (in the topmost left-hand light) the nail-pierced feet of a crucified Christ. The roof is also late medieval, as may be the massive dug-out chest hewn from a single tree trunk. Later treasures include the pulpit of 1695 and an elaborate wooden chandelier with beast-head decoration, dated 1725. [2]
Church open by arrangement. Please see Church notice board. Further information and opening times from Diocesan Office, High Street, St Asaph, LL17 0RD Phone number: 01745 582245 [3]
Listed buildings nearby
- Grade II*
- Maes Caenog: Farm Building at Plas Clocaenog[4]
- Grade II
- Hen Blas, Plas Clocaenog Farmhouse with attached outbuildings, Sundial in Churchyard, Triple Stable at Plas Clocaenog, Ty Isa, Maes, Tyn-y-mynydd, Kitchen Garden at Pool Park including Former Gardeners' Bothy and War Memorial in St Foddhyd's Churchyard.
References
- ^ DCC website; accessed 9 May 2014
- ^ Dr Charles Kightly. Enjoy Medieval Denbighshire. Denbighshire County Council.
- ^ [1], Diocesan Contacts
- ^ British Listed Buildings website; accessed 9 May 2014
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