The Marble Church or St. Margaret’s Church located in Bodelwyddan, Denbighshire, Wales is a significant landmark in the area and can be spotted from miles away. It was built in the memory of Henry Peyto-Verney, 16th Baron Willoughby de Broke by his wife, Lady Willoughby de Broke. John Gibson designed the church, and the Bishop of St. Asaph officially consecrated it on 23 August 1860, after the foundation stone was laid on 24 July 1856. The church cost £60,000 to build, and the new parish of Bodelwyddan was created on 3 August 1860, incorporating the communities of Bodelwyddan, Faenol and Pengwern, which used to be part of the parish of St. Asaph.
The church is well-known for its beautiful architecture and contains stunning features, such as columns made of Belgian Red marble, an entrance made of Anglesey marble, and elaborate woodwork. Additionally, the tower has stained glass windows on the North and South sides that feature Saint Margaret and Saint Kentigern, and it’s a popular tourist destination.
The church was initially situated in Flintshire until 1974, then Clwyd from 1974 until 1996, and since then, it’s located in Denbighshire.
Posted by Stephen Whittaker on 2012-12-03 11:58:59
