St Mapley's Church, Llanvapley

The Church of St Mapley, Llanvapley, Monmouthshire is a parish church with its origins in the 15th century. Dedicated to St Mable, variants of the dedication include St Mapley, St Mabli and St Mafli. The church is a Grade II* listed building.

Church of St Mapley, Llanvapley, Monmouthshire
Church of St Mapley
Church of St Mapley, Llanvapley, Monmouthshire Location in Monmouthshire
51.8218°N 2.9201°W / 51.8218; -2.9201
Location	Llanvapley, Monmouthshire
Country	Wales
Denomination	Church in Wales
History
Status	Parish church
Founded	C.15th century
Architecture
Functional status	Active
Heritage designation	Grade II*
Designated	9 January 1956
Architectural type	Church
Administration
Diocese	Monmouth
Archdeaconry	Monmouth
Deanery	Abergavenny
Parish	Llanvapley

History

The church dates from the 15th century, and was restored in 1861 and 1950.^[1] The chancel and tower arches may be earlier, from the 13th or 14th centuries.^[2] The Monmouthshire antiquarian Joseph Bradney recorded that two of the bells dated from 1626.^[1]

Architecture and description

The church is built of Old Red Sandstone and the style is Early English.^[2] The tower has a corbelled parapet.^[3]