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Llanrothal

Nearest town: Monmouth

Site type: churchyard

Access: Public

Church name: St John the Baptist

Diocese: Hereford

County: Herefordshire

Country: England

Grid ref: SO471185

Lost yew site: No

Date visited: 15-Mar-99

Recorded by: Tim Hills

Protection & responsibility: Churches Conservation Trust

Yews recorded at this site: Ancient 4m-5m

Notes: The nearby river Monmow marks the boundary between England and Wales. This remote site is thought to be associated with the Celtic St Ridol, though the church is generally late 13th century, with some 12th century features.