1838 – The Rev. John Webb of Tretire spots Encke’s Comet

Mr. Webb of Tretire found Encke’s Comet on 27th October 1838, in the constellation Perseus and among the stars forming the head of Medusa.

He said that the comet was very small but bright enough to be seen through a good telescope.

Encke first discovered the comet, and was given an honorary reward.

1870 – Woman takes Father of her illegitimate Child to Court

Mary Ann Weaver, a single woman of Tretire,  summoned Henry Higgison a farm labourer of Llanrothal to explain why he shouldn’t pay towards the support of his illegitimate child.

The Bench felt that the case was proved, and ordered Henry to pay 1s 6d per week, plus 22s expenses.

1907 – Fire at Kilreese Farm, Tretire

A fire broke out at Kilreese Farm, the home of George Saul, and although the fire brigade arrive promptly they found the stable well alight.

There was lots of water available, so the firemen soon put out the flames, but then they discovered that a man had been sleeping in the loft over the stable.  They got him out with some difficulty, but he had been very badly burned over both legs and his body.

The Original Church at Tretire

In June 1855 the foundation stone for the new church at Tretire was laid, after the original church had been taken down.  During the demolition of the old church, an ancient rude fresco painting depicting the Last Judgement was discovered, and the Ten Commandments were uncovered on the north wall of the nave.  Also just above the communion table, a strange east window was found – it was tiny outside but widened to a large aperture within, and was clearly ancient Norman or even earlier.  The inside of the walls was crudely decorated with red flowers intended to resemble masonry, but it had been covered by stones from perhaps the nearby ancient castle.

There were many other lovely finds, and it seems a shame that there was no way that they could be kept or preserved.

The Consecration of the New Church at Tretire

The consecration of the new church at Tretire took place on 18th September 1856, the ceremony being carried out by the Lord Bishop of the diocese.

The church was considered to be wholly adequate for the tiny parish, and the work was carried out by David Roberts of Monmouth to the design of T.H. Wyatt.

The small but elegant bell turret had three bells, and the east window depicting the Last Supper was by Miller.

Churches of Tretire with Michaelchurch

• St. Mary's Church - Tretire with Michaelchurch

  The church dedicated to St. Mary has undergone complete rebuilding recently, but was originally 11th or 12th century. Some of the fittings from the old church have been retained, including the font which is 15th century.

   

  

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

  The Original Church at Tretire

  In June 1855 the foundation stone for the new church at Tretire was laid, after the original church had been taken down.  During the demolition of the old church, an ancient rude fresco painting depicting the Last Judgement was discovered, and the Ten Commandments were uncovered on the north wall of the nave.  Also just above the communion table, a strange east window was found – it was tiny outside but widened to a large aperture within, and was clearly ancient Norman or even earlier.  The inside of the walls was crudely decorated with red flowers intended to resemble masonry, but it had been covered by stones from perhaps the nearby ancient castle.

  There were many other lovely finds, and it seems a shame that there was no way that they could be kept or preserved.

  The Consecration of the New Church at Tretire

  The consecration of the new church at Tretire took place on 18th September 1856, the ceremony being carried out by the Lord Bishop of the diocese.

   

  The church was considered to be wholly adequate for the tiny parish, and the work was carried out by David Roberts of Monmouth to the design of T.H. Wyatt.

  The small but elegant bell turret had three bells, and the east window depicting the Last Supper was by Miller.

   

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News from the Past Tretire with Michaelchurch

• News from the Past - Tretire

  Fire at a farm, and more
  

  1838 – The Rev. John Webb of Tretire spots Encke’s Comet

  Mr. Webb of Tretire found Encke’s Comet on 27th October 1838, in the constellation Perseus and among the stars forming the head of Medusa.

  He said that the comet was very small but bright enough to be seen through a good telescope.

  Encke first discovered the comet, and was given an honorary reward.

  1870 – Woman takes Father of her illegitimate Child to Court

  Mary Ann Weaver, a single woman of Tretire,  summoned Henry Higgison a farm labourer of Llanrothal to explain why he shouldn’t pay towards the support of his illegitimate child.

  The Bench felt that the case was proved, and ordered Henry to pay 1s 6d per week, plus 22s expenses.

  1907 – Fire at Kilreese Farm, Tretire

  A fire broke out at Kilreese Farm, the home of George Saul, and although the fire brigade arrive promptly they found the stable well alight.

  There was lots of water available, so the firemen soon put out the flames, but then they discovered that a man had been sleeping in the loft over the stable.  They got him out with some difficulty, but he had been very badly burned over both legs and his body.

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