St Mary's

St Mary's Church in New Radnor in a 19th century build, terraced into the steep slope of the castle earthworks. It lies on the site of at least one older church, the 14th century octagonal font is all that remains of those predecessors. The church itself is fairly simple. A narrow cruciform structure with a tower at one end and an apse at the other. The interior is rather plain. In the south transept are two medieval effigies, the 13th century tomb covers of Prince Einion o'r Porth and Matilde de Mortimer. In the March of 1188 in the presence of Gerald of Wales and Archbishop Baldwin, Prince Einion was one of the first in Wales to take the Cross and pledge himself for the First Crusade. Matilde de Mortimer lived in New Radnor Castle from the age of four. Interestingly, her effigy was recycled in the 19th century, and features the grave inscription of a member of the Pugh family who died in 1824.
Dec 8th, 2019

Well maintained, but a bit of a scramble to get up to it! Also gives Access to the castle mound.
Oct 19th, 2018