Penrhos, Monmouthshire

St Cadoc's church

Penrhos is a village in the community of Llantilio Crossenny in Monmouthshire, south east Wales, United Kingdom.

Location

Penrhos is located three miles north of Raglan.

History and amenities

Penrhos has an old Norman motte and bailey castle site. Raglan Castle is located just north of Raglan village. Penrhos sits on a tributary stream of the River Trothy.

The parish church is dedicated to Saint Cadoc and is a grade II* listed building.[1] Penrhos is also home to the Tibetan Buddhist retreat, Lam Rim Buddhist Centre, which is open to both practising Buddhists and visitors.[2]

References

  1. "Church of St Cadoc, Llantilio Crossenny". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 18 January 2014.
  2. "Lam Rim Buddhist Centre, Wales". Lam Rim Buddhist Centre. Retrieved 4 October 2014.

External links

Coordinates: 51°48′03″N 2°50′54″W / 51.80088°N 2.84832°W / 51.80088; -2.84832


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