This is one of the most interesting features of the church.
It has been attributed to Thomas Penson, an Oswestry architect, who was a pioneer in the use of terracotta in architecture.
The detailing of the terracotta moldings match exactly those on the rebuilt church at Llanymynech.
The porch is likely to be one of the very first examples of the revival in the use of terracotta for architectural decoration.
Penson’s churches, which include Christ Church, Welshpool, and St David’s Newtown, are built in a Norman or Romanesque style.
The terracotta is likely to have been made in the nearby brickyards at Trefonen which are sited on the Oswestry coalfield.
This porch is likely to be an experimental example of the use of terracotta, before Penson went on to construct larger churches using terracotta for decorative purposes.
This is one of the most interesting features of the church. It has been attributed to Thomas Penson, an Oswestry architect, who was a pioneer in the use of terracotta in architecture. The detailing of the terracotta moldings match exactly those on the rebuilt church at Llanymynech. The porch is likely to be one of the very first examples of the revival in the use of terracotta for architectural decoration. Penson’s churches, which include Christ Church, Welshpool, and St David’s Newtown, are built in a Norman or Romanesque style. The terracotta is likely to have been made in the nearby brickyards at Trefonen which are sited on the Oswestry coalfield. This porch is likely to be an experimental example of the use of terracotta, before Penson went on to construct larger churches using terracotta for decorative purposes.
St Cedwyn's Church, Llangedwyn