St Deiniol's Church, Worthenbury, is a Grade I listed church situated to the west of the centre of the village, a short distance along Church Road within a walled graveyard. There is a clear view of the church across open meadows on the approach to the village from the south on the B5069 road.[1][2] The church is listed on the National Monuments Record of Wales,[3] and was formerly the parish church of Worthenbury parish.[4] Currently, the church is under the care of the Friends of Friendless Churches.
Formerly a parish church, St Deiniol's is no longer active in the Church in Wales, but is listed in their Heritage Record as open to visitors and worship.[5] In 2025 it was transferred to the care of Friends of Friendless Churches.[6]
The present Georgian structure was designed by Richard Trubshaw and completed in 1739 for £810. The earliest religious building on the site is believed to have been a 6th-century chapelry to Bangor-is-y-coed monastery. The present church replaces one dating from 1557.[1] Significant repairs were undertaken in 1951, including re-roofing, due to death watch beetle damage.[3]
The church is largely built of red brick with sandstone dressing in Georgian style and is described in the listing as an "exceptionally fine" example of its kind. It has a square three-storey tower with bell chamber above, and the roof is hidden by stone parapets.[1][7]
Interior features include medieval stained-glass from the 1393 Jesse window at Winchester College. The mostly 18th century box-pews, have local families' crests. The west chancel gallery bears a 1740 Royal coat-of arms. The font is Georgian marble.[3][1]
