Church of St Mary the Virgin, Abbey Cwmhir, Powys

formerly in: Radnorshire

Diocese of Swansea & Brecon     (formerly: St Davids)

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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.

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	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
	I am the Light of the World firm/studio: Heaton, Butler & Bayne 1866 Church of St Mary the Virgin, Abbey Cwmhir, Powys south wall of the chancel
	The Baptism of Christ and the Agony in the Garden firm/studio: Heaton, Butler & Bayne designer: Robert Turnill Bayne 1866 Church of St Mary the Virgin, Abbey Cwmhir, Powys chancel
	I am the Good Shepherd firm/studio: Heaton, Butler & Bayne designer: Robert Turnill Bayne 1866 Church of St Mary the Virgin, Abbey Cwmhir, Powys north wall of the chancel
	The Crucifixion and the Resurrection firm/studio: Heaton, Butler & Bayne designer: probably Robert Turnill Bayne 1866 Church of St Mary the Virgin, Abbey Cwmhir, Powys east wall of the chancel
	The Crucifixion with the Virgin Mary and St John Church of St Mary the Virgin, Abbey Cwmhir, Powys chancel arch
	The Last Supper with the Agnus Dei and the Pelican in her Piety firm/studio: Salviati & Co. probably 1860s Church of St Mary the Virgin, Abbey Cwmhir, Powys sanctuary
	The Ascension about 1866 Church of St Mary the Virgin, Abbey Cwmhir, Powys tympanum over the south porch
	The Agony in the Garden artist (after): Correggio probably nineteenth century Church of St Mary the Virgin, Abbey Cwmhir, Powys north wall of the nave

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