Church of St Elvan, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff
formerly in: Glamorgan
Diocese of Llandaff
N.B.Position of marker is approximate and does not necessarily show the exact location of the site.
Site OS Grid Ref: SO00260260
Construction on the church began in 1851 and it was completed in 1852 before being consecrated in 1854. The architect was Andrew Mosely of London, and the south aisle was added in 1910-11 by G.E. Halliday. Rood screen 1890 by William Tate, associate of C.E. Kempe. The font was designed by Halliday and carved by William Clarke. Woodwork F.C. Eden and W.D. Caroe. In 1961 a bequest of £15000 enabled Stephen Dykes-Bower to restore, re-order and enrich the interior.
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Artworks at this site:
| Rood designer: Stephen Dykes-Bower 1960s Church of St Elvan, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taffchancel arch | |
| The Crucifixion with Saints firm/studio: Wailes & Strang 1879 Church of St Elvan, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taffeast wall of the chancel | |
| St Stephen firm/studio: Robert J. Newbery 1911 Church of St Elvan, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taffnorth wall of the sanctuary | |
| Jacob's Dream firm/studio: Robert J. Newbery 1911 Church of St Elvan, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taffnorth wall of the north chapel | |
| Three Archangels firm/studio: Robert J. Newbery 1911 Church of St Elvan, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taffeast wall of the north chapel | |
| The Resurrection firm/studio: Clayton & Bell 1888 Church of St Elvan, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taffnorth wall | |
| Women Performing Acts of Mercy firm/studio: Robert J. Newbery patron: William Thomas Lewis about 1902 Church of St Elvan, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taffnorth wall | |
| The Parable of the Labourers in the Vineyard firm/studio: Robert J. Newbery patron: William Thomas Lewis 1913 Church of St Elvan, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taffnorth wall | |
| Christ with Children and Disciples firm/studio: Robert J. Newbery about 1905-1915 Church of St Elvan, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taffwest end of the north aisle | |
| Christ Meeting the Centurion of Capernaum firm/studio: Robert J. Newbery about 1915 Church of St Elvan, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taffwest end of the nave, south side |
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