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St Mapley's Church, Llanvapley

15th-century church buildings in WalesChurch in Wales church buildingsGrade II* listed churches in MonmouthshireHistory of Monmouthshire
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The Church of St Mapley, Llanvapley, Monmouthshire is a parish church with its origins in the 15th century. Dedicated to St Mable, variants of the dedication include St Mapley, St Mabli and St Mafli. The church is a Grade II* listed building.

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St Mapley's Church, Llanvapley
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NP7 8SN , Gobion Fawr
Wales, United Kingdom
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