LLANDENNY'S 900 year old church is in danger of being closed down following an architectural survey revealed that the historic building was in a serious state of disrepair.

And now the Parochial Church Council of St John the Apostle in Llandenny, near Raglan, have called a crisis meeting on January 17 at 8pm in the village's Parish Hall, to formulate an action plan to raise money to save the church from closure.

The architectural survey stated that the roof is in a serious state of disrepair and the roof tiles will have to be replaced if services are to continue in the Grade 1 listed building.

It is estimated that over £200,000 is required for this and other essential structural work to be undertaken.

Members of the public are invited to the meeting on 17th January to form a Friends of Llandenny Church' society to fundraise to save this historic building from closure.

The PCC have already taken steps to protect the church and from January 10, the church roof will be covered in a massive tarpaulin, in an attempt to prevent water damage to the internal fabric of the church.

An application has already been made to CADW for a restoration grant and other possible channels of charitable support are being explored.

The chairman of the PCC, Revd Joan Wakeling said: "Llandenny Church is a very special building that has played an important part in the lives of local people for centuries.

"However, if this is to continue we need the public's support in order to save the church from closure. Please come along to the meeting if you feel you could help in any way."