St Dennis, Llanishen
Service times
Second Sunday
9:30 Holy Communion
Fourth Sunday
11:00 Morning Prayer
About
St Denis’s Church is situated in the centre of the village on a very steep site with magnificent views across the Usk valley towards Cwmbran and Pontypool.
The present church is Victorian, but the location has been a Christian site for nearly 1500 years. Its first dedication was to St. Isan, the early 6th-century monk – and probably abbot – from Llanilltyd Fawr (Llantwit Major) who had founded a monastery at the other Llanishen which is now in Cardiff. It seems very likely that our site was founded by the same man.
Llanishen has a large and active hall in the village which also serves Llanfihangel Tor-y-Mynydd and Trelleck Grange. It is hired by many organisations around the area and so is frequently in use. The hall is also used for the very popular Parish Breakfasts. The breakfasts are prepared jointly by the members of 4 of the churches in this cluster and are very well supported.
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Accessibility
- Is car parking available? : Plenty of parking at Village Hall, restricted parking at church
- Is a hearing loop available? : No
- Is there a toilet available? : No
- Is there a disabled toilet available? : No
- Is flat access for wheelchairs available? : Yes
- Do steps have handrails available? : Yes
- Is a baby changing area available? : No
History
St Dennis is a Victorian Church. There are many Victorian headstones and memorials on the west south and east sides of the church with just one grave to the north.
The Church is not listed.
Today’s Monmouth Marches Ministry Area inherits a thousand years and more of Christian history. For centuries we have carried on the work of God, teaching his Word and values, offering prayer, respite, and hope through our mission and ministry. Our churches may be ancient centres of worship but they remain 21st century resources for our communities.
Charity Number: 1203832
