Church of St Stephen and St Tathan, Caerwent

Church of St Stephen and St Tathan (or Tatheus)
"a veritable treasure-house of Roman history"
Church of St Stephen and St Tathan (or Tatheus)
Location in Monmouthshire
51°36′39″N 2°46′07″W / 51.6107°N 2.7686°W / 51.6107; -2.7686
LocationCaerwent, Monmouthshire
CountryWales
DenominationChurch in Wales
History
StatusParish church
FoundedC13th century
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Heritage designationGrade II*
Designated19 August 1955
Architectural typeChurch
StylePerpendicular
Administration
DioceseMonmouth
ArchdeaconryMonmouth
DeaneryNetherwent
ParishCaerwent and Dinham
Clergy
VicarThe Rev'd Sally Ingle-Gillis (Priest-in-Charge)

The Church of St Stephen and St Tathan, Caerwent, Monmouthshire, is a parish church with datable origins to the 13th century. It is believed to be one of the oldest Christian sites in the county, and possibly within Wales. The church is sited within the walls of the Roman town. It remains an active parish church and a Grade II* listed building.