Church of St Paul, Porth, 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: ST02659156
Church (Anglican)
The church was built in 1886-7 as St Paul's Mission Church, Pentrhiwgwynt, part of the parish of Llanwonno, but was not consecrated until May 1888. The north aisle was added in 1910. The chancel was refitted by Herbert North in 1925-6, when a chancel screen, reredos and celure was added, as well as the east window by F.C. Eden. The bell tower and and clergy vestry was added in 1935.
The church was closed in 2014-15.
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People associated with this site
as architect: E. M. Bruce Vaughan
as architect: Herbert Luck North
Artworks at this site:
| The Crucifixion with the Virgin Mary, St John and St Mary Magdalene artist: F. C. Eden about 1925 Church of St Paul, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taffeast wall of the chancel | |
| Instruments of the Passion with St Paul and St Gwynno 1951 Church of St Paul, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taffeast wall of the chancel | |
| Memorial Window firm/studio: Glantawe Studios artist: Tim Lewis 1988 Church of St Paul, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taffsouth wall of the sanctuary | |
| St Paul firm/studio: Glantawe Studios designer: Bryan Tobias Evans 1998 Church of St Paul, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taffsouth wall of the nave |
Photo © Martin Crampin
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