The little church at Cascob, in a remote valley on the edge of Radnor Forest,
is built in a round churchyard which is a sign that the site is ancient. The
oldest parts of the present building are the two 13th century lancet windows
on the north side of the nave and chancel. There is a nicely carved screen of
16th century origin. Originally there was a full stone tower but this collapsed
and a large pile of debris remains to the rear of the later belfry. Apart from
the 14th century font most of the rest is 15th century or later. This church
was locked when I visited and there was nobody about to find out where you can
get the key, which is a shame because inside there is a curious abracadabra
charm made by Sir John Dee, alchemist to queen Elizabeth I, who lived at nearby
at Whitton.