Church of St Mary, Nash | |
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Church of St Mary the Virgin, Nash | |
Location | Nash |
Country | Wales |
Denomination | Church in Wales |
History | |
Status | Active |
Dedication | St Mary |
Architecture | |
Functional status | Parish church |
Heritage designation | Grade I |
Designated | 3 January 1963 |
Specifications | |
Number of spires | 1 |
Administration | |
Diocese | Monmouth |
Parish | Rectorial Benefice of Magor |
The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Nash is the parish church of the village of Nash, situated about 2 miles (3.2 km) south of the city of Newport, Wales. Described as "the cathedral of the moors" by Monmouthshire historian Fred Hando, the large church is medieval in origin, with additions and restorations dating from the 18th and 19th centuries. Newman describes the 15th-century steeple as "unique in South East Wales". Since 3 January 1963 it has been designated a Grade I listed building primarily due to its "medieval tower with fine spire."