St. Margaret's in Bodelwyddan Denbighshire

More popularly known as the Marble Church, the church was erected by Lady Willoughby de Broke in memory of her husband. The foundation stone was laid on 24 July 1856 and the new church designed by John Gibson was consecrated by the Bishop of St. Asaph on 23 August 1860 after construction at a cost of £22,000. The church contains pillars made of Belgian Red marble, and the nave entrance is made from Anglesey marble. It also contains elaborate woodwork, and in the tower can be found windows of stained glass on the North and South sides, featuring Saint Margaret and Saint Kentigern

BODELWYDDAN CHURCH. - In our present Number we give a view of the exterior of Bodelwyddan Church, near St. Asaph. Views of the interior, and some details, will be found in our last volume, together with a description of the work. As there mentioned, Mr John Gibson was the architect. [Building News 25 April 1862 page 294]

Reference           Building News 25 April 1862 page 294 and illustration