Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Church Street
Cowbridge, CF71 7BB
Vale of Glamorgan - Built
- 1201
- Listed status
- Grade I listed
- Architect
- John Prichard
Sources: Wikipedia, Wikidata Q17743812, OpenStreetMap
Before visiting Holy Cross Church
Service times are not recorded in this listing. We cannot confirm when the next service takes place or whether the building opens outside worship hours.
We do not have confirmed information here about step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support or supervised children’s groups. If these matter for your visit, ask the church about the specific service you plan to attend.
No direct contact details are recorded. Use the linked sources above or the wider local directory to continue your search.
About Holy Cross Church
Holy Cross Church stands on Church Street in Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan. This Church of England church is a Grade I listed building, recognised for its medieval character, prominent historic setting and relationship with nearby listed buildings.
Established during Cowbridge’s development as a market town in the later thirteenth century, the church originally served as a chapel of ease to St John the Baptist at Llanblethian. Built from local limestone with white Sutton stone details, it was enlarged during the Middle Ages with a southern aisle and a chapel beside the chancel. Its distinctive tower rises to an octagonal, battlemented upper stage; an earlier spire was lost to lightning in 1480. John Prichard directed a substantial restoration from 1850 to 1852. Other features include a fourteenth-century octagonal font, stained glass illustrating Christ’s life, an early organ associated with Jasper Tudor, and eight bells installed after the original four were recast.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
Where is Holy Cross Church?⌄
Holy Cross Church is at Church Street, Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, CF71 7BB.
What denomination is Holy Cross Church?⌄
Holy Cross Church in Cowbridge belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the Holy Cross Church building?⌄
The building dates from 1201. It is on the statutory register as a Grade I listed building. The architect was John Prichard.
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