The church was originally built in the 12th century. It occupies a beautiful position high up overlooking the Usk valley with extensive views from the churchyard. Previously there had been several churches built down in the valley which were flooded out by the river.

Unfortunately we have been advised to temporarily close St John's following the Quinquennial Inspection until part of the  porch can be made safe.  Section 6.7 [...]

The first church here was almost certainly a Celtic church built of wood, wattle and dry stone, of which nothing remains. It was surrounded by an oval churchyard and it is the shape of the churchyard, together with the dedication to a Celtic saint which gives the clue to the church’s origins.

St Tegfedd’s Church originates from the early Norman period, but like many churches in south Wales was extensively restored in the 19th Century.  It has a fine example of a medieval, curved embanked churchyard, which is beautifully maintained by a team of locals in the village.  The churchyard is especially worth a visit in spring and summer when the wild flowers are at their best.

The parish church is dedicated to St Thomas à Becket who had been killed in 1170 and was canonised three years later. The church largely dates from the 13th century but was substantially restored in 1855-57. The war memorial in the churchyard incorporates part of a large mediaeval stone cross.