Church of St Mary, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff
formerly in: Glamorgan
N.B.Position of marker is approximate and does not necessarily show the exact location of the site.
Site OS Grid Ref: SO00090276
Work on the building of the church began in July 1863 and it was opened in November 1864, at a cost of about £3800. It was designed by Arthur W. Blomfield and built to serve the Welsh-speaking congregation, known for that reason as St Mair's or Eglwys Y Fair Forwyn. It was closed in 1964 and demolished in 1966, and the site is now occupied by the St Mair's Day Centre.
The sculptural carving was by G. Whittington, of Newport, Shropshire, and some of the stained glass from the church, made by Jones & Willis and Robert Newbery, is now found at the Church of St Elvan in the town.
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People associated with this site
as architect: Arthur Blomfield
Artworks at this site:
 | An Angel Greets the Three Women at the Empty Tomb artist: G. Whittington 1864 Church of St Mary, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taffover the main (west) door |
| The Ascension firm/studio: Jones & Willis Ltd 1906 Church of St Mary, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taffeast wall of the chancel |
| St Anna and St Simeon firm/studio: Robert J. Newbery about 1904 now at: Church of St Elvan, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taffsouth wall of the south aisle | |
| King David and St Cecilia firm/studio: Jones & Willis Ltd 1914 now at: Church of St Elvan, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taffsouth wall of the south aisle |
Other sites at Aberdare, Glamorgan
Church of St Elvan
Cynon Valley Museum
View this site on the Stained Glass in Wales Catalogue
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