Diocese of the Church in Wales
Llandaff Cathedral TheDiocese of Llandaff is an Anglican (Church in Wales )diocese that traces its roots to pre-Reformation times as heir of a Catholic bishopric. It is headed by theBishop of Llandaff , whose seat is located at theCathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul inLlandaff , a suburb ofCardiff . It currently covers most of the former Welsh county ofGlamorgan , but once stretched from theRiver Towy to the middle of theWye Valley .
Archdeaconries and deaneries [ edit ] The diocese of Llandaff is currently divided into two archdeaconries: Llandaff and Margam.[ 1] From 2002–2020 there was a third archdeaconry, that of Morgannwg; in 2020, of its four deaneries, Pontypridd and Merthyr Tydfil & Caerphilly moved to Llandaff, and Cynon Valley and Rhondda moved to Margam. The churches in the former Deanery of Penarth & Barry moved from the archdeaconry of Llandaff to the archdeaconry of Margam in 2023.
Diocese Archdeaconry Deanery Churches Population People/church Diocese of Llandaff Archdeaconry of Llandaff Deanery ofCardiff 19 151,933 7,996 Deanery ofLlandaff 20 130,550 6,528 Deanery ofMerthyr Tydfil &Caerphilly 26 140,015 5,385 Deanery ofPenarth andBarry 18 92,180 5,121 Deanery ofPontypridd 17 83,083 4,887 Archdeaconry of Margam Deanery ofBridgend 24 105,403 4,392 Deanery ofCynon Valley 16 58,574 3,661 Deanery ofMargam 16 76,913 4,807 Deanery ofNeath 19 71,773 3,589 Deanery ofRhondda 18 85,313 4,740 Deanery ofVale of Glamorgan 35 30,452 870 Total/averages 228 1,026,189 4,501
Archdeacons of Llandaff SeeArchdeacon of Llandaff
Archdeacons of Margam SeeArchdeacon of Margam
Archdeacons of Morgannwg Pre-reformation history : Catholic bishopric [ edit ] Legendary foundations [ edit ] A number of traditions associate Llandaff withLucius of Britain . Lucius was believed to be a 2nd century king who first beseeched the Pope (Eleutherius ) to convert him to Christianity. The Pope's response was to send a Christian mission to Britain, which would include the building of Britain's first church. TheWelsh Triads relate this tradition to Llandaff, stating that Lucius "made the first Church at Llandaf, which was the first in the Isle of Britain." another triad lists "the three archbishoprics of the Isle of Britain" and states that "the first was Llandaf, of the gift of Lleirwg (Lucius), the son of Coel, the son of Cyllin, who first gave lands and civil privileges to such as first embraced the faith in Christ." Although the Lucius legend is now considered to be pseudohistory, it was recounted byNennius ,Bede andGeoffrey of Monmouth , and seems to have been widely accepted in the medieval period.[ 2]
Four names are associated with the task of executing the Pope's wishes, these include the early Welsh saintsFagan ,Deruvian andElvan . Fagan is sometimes named as "the first Bishop of Llandaff" while all three became patrons of churches and villages throughout the diocese.Iolo Morgannwg also linked these early figures to Llandaff, writing extensively on this supposed early foundation. In theIolo Manuscripts , he credits Fagan as the second Bishop of Llandaff (succeeding Dyfan, a figure Iolo conflates with Deruvian).[ 3] [ 4] [ 5] [ 6] [ a]
The diocese was reputedly founded in 560 or earlier by SaintTeilo , during the monastic movement initiated by SaintDubricius who presided over several monasteries inErgyng , includingHentland andMoccas . Dubricius is said to have made Teilo abbot of this daughter monastery atLlandaff , which after Dubricius' death became a monastic cathedral and the chief monastery inSouth Wales . Saint Dubricius is usually given as the first bishop.
Places mentioned in the 'Book of Llandaff ' The early history of diocese is, however, highly controversial, because the chief authority, the diocesan charters in theBook of Llandaff , though dating from the late 6th century, were considerably doctored to raise Llandaff's profile when they were copied in the early 12th century. Similarly, the saints' 'lives' therein have little basis in fact.Gilbert Hunter Doble and others have clearly demonstrated that there is no evidence that Saints Dubricius and Teilo had anything to do with Llandaff. Dubricius was only active inErgyng andGwent , while Teilo's associations with Llandaff have been transferred from his great abbey atLlandeilo Fawr.[citation needed ]
The originalchurch at Llandaff (perhaps amonastery ) may well have been an early foundation. However, it is likely to have been founded by SaintOudoceus rather than Saint Teilo. The early episcopal authority in the area was, indeed, in Ergyng and Gwent, originally under Dubricius and then his disciples. Their base may have been atWelsh Bicknor ,Kenderchurch orGlasbury . Teilo's foundation at Llandeilo may have superseded Ergyng in the mid-7th century or, as David Nash Ford suggests, the two may have remained the seats of independent, yet parallel, bishoprics, as late as the mid-9th century. Both had accepted the ways of theRoman Catholic Church in 777.
There certainly seems to have only been a single diocese by the late 9th century, based at Llandeilo. The Bishops were known as 'Bishop of Teilo '. When exactly the bishop'scathedra (and the Teilo traditions) moved to Llandaff, however, is not clear. Ford, again, suggests a date not much later, after the death of BishopNobis in 874. However, a date in the early 11th century or even later cannot be ruled out. The bishops of Llandaff long maintained absolute independence within their own territories, and the rights and privileges of the Church of Llandaff were extensive. However, there is a tradition that by 872, the bishops had already, nominally at least, accepted the authority of theEnglish Province of Canterbury . Certainly this was the case by 982. The firstSaxon bishop, Wulfrith, had been installed in 930, though he may have been of dual-nationality.
Norman times onwards [ edit ] After theNorman Conquest of south-east Wales in the 1090s, thearchbishops of Canterbury began to exercise their jurisdiction over Wales, and SaintAnselm placed BishopHerewald of Llandaff under interdict. Herewald's successor,Urban , was consecrated at Canterbury, after taking an oath of canonical obedience to the archbishop, and from that time Llandaff became a full dependent of Canterbury. Standing difficulties were the admixture of race and language due to the English settlements and the ignorance and incontinence of the Welsh clergy, who had ceased to observe celibacy and gave scandal to theNormans andEnglish alike. A reform was gradually effected, chiefly by the establishment of new monasteries andmendicant houses . TheBook of Llandaff , now at theNational Library of Wales ,Aberystwyth , reflects Urban's territorial ambitions for his diocese. The present cathedral dates substantially from his time, 1120 and later.
Anglican Reformation [ edit ] In the religious turmoil of the 16th century, the Bishop of Llandaff,Anthony Kitchin , was the only bishop in office at the accession ofElizabeth I who acquiesced in the religious changes and was accounted an apostate by fellow Catholics. He died in 1563. Rome had already decided to suppress the Catholic see in 1530;
Thereafter, there continued a line of Anglican bishops up to the present day. Some of these showed aptitude for the conditions of the post, e. g. Blethyn and Morgan (the translator of the Bible), also those appointed under Charles II. Another Morgan suffered many years imprisonment for his Laudian convictions. The administration of the diocese suffered from its poor endowment and limited patronage, leading at the end of the 18th century to non-resident bishops (e.g. Watson) and theholding with other ecclesiastical benefices (such as theDeanery of St. Paul's ). Failure to speak Welsh characterised the bishops during this period. Bishop Ollivant notably took up the challenge of providing churches for the newly industrialised valleys. The population explosion created pressure for the division of the diocese, which was put into effect with Disestablishment. The diocese remained part of theProvince of Canterbury until the creation of theChurch in Wales on 31 March 1920.
^ An account in theBook of Llandaff is that in 156AD,King Lucius sent two ambassadors, Elfan and Medwy, toPope Eleutherius asking that he be made a Christian and that his subjects might also become Christians. Both ambassadors were baptised and ordained, with Elfan being made a bishop. Both men returned to Britain where they taught and converted many in the court of King Lucius. Elfan is said to have become the first Bishop of Llandaff.[ 7] APC = ancient parish church; MC = medieval chapel.
Archdeaconry of Llandaff [ edit ] Caerphilly and Aber Valley Ministry Area [ edit ] This was formed from theEglwysilan &Caerphilly Rectorial Benefice.[ 8] It has an estimated population of 40,722.[ 9] As of October 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and one Team Vicar.[ 10]
Church Founded (building) St Andrew, Penyrheol 1960s St Catherine, Caerphilly c. 1910 (1920s) (2000) St Martin, Caerphilly pre-1870s (1879) SS Peter & Cenydd, Senghenydd1 [ a] 1896 Former churches Founded (building) Closed St Ilan, Eglwysilan APC 2023[ 14]
1 original dedication to St Peter
^ Although closed and apparently destined for redundancy in 2017,[ 11] the church was in 2021 re-opened as a church plant fromCitizen Church , based in Cathays, Cardiff.[ 12] The church appears now to be administratively part of the Parish of Citizen Church, Cardiff,[ 13] and no longer part of the Benefice of Eglwysilan (St Ilan) and Caerphilly (now the Caerphilly and Aber Valley Ministry Area). Gabalfa and Tremorfa Ministry Area [ edit ] This was formed by the union of the parishes ofGabalfa andTremorfa .[ 15] It has an estimated population of 19,978.[ 16] As of October 2024 it was served by one Vicar and one Curate.[ 17]
Church Founded (building) St Mark, Gabalfa c. 1870 (1968) St Philip's Community Church, Tremorfa 1930 (1966)
Garth Ministry Area [ edit ] This was formed by the union of the parishes of Capel Llanillterne,Michaelston-Super-Ely ,Pentyrch ,Radyr ,St Fagans andTongwynlais .[ 18] [ 19] [ 20] [ 21] It is named after. It has an estimated population of 33,024.[ 22] As of October 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and two Vicars.[ 23]
Church Founded (building) Christ Church, Radyr 1903 St John the Baptist, Danescourt, Radyr APC St Cadoc, Pentyrch APC (1857) St David, Groesfaen 1892 St Ellteyrn, (Capel) Llanilltern APC (1862) St Mary, St Fagans APC St Mary and St James, Taffs Well 1 c. 1897 St Michael & All Angels, Tongwynlais 1850 (1877) Former churches Founded (building) Closed St Michael, Michaelston-super-Ely[ 24] APC 2010[ a] [ 25] St Mary, Nantgarw 1845 1983[ 26]
1 original dedication to St James
This was formed by the union of the parishes ofGilfach Goch ,Tonyrefail and theLlantrisant Rectorial Benefice.[ 27] [ 28] It is named after. It has an estimated population of 67,922.[ 29] As of October 2024 it was served by three Vicars.[ 30]
Church Founded (building) SS Illtyd, Gwynno & Dyfodwg, Llantrisant APC SS Julius & Aaron, Llanharan APC (1857) St Anne, Talygarn MC (1887) St David, Miskin 1878 (1907) St Illtyd, Llantwit Fardre APC St Illtyd, Llanharry APC (1868) St Michael & All Angels, Beddau 1936 St Paul, Pontyclun 1895 St Peter, Brynna 1830s St David, Tonyrefail 1903 St Alban, Tonyrefail 1930 (1981) St Barnabas, Gilfach Goch 1899 Former churches Founded (building) Closed St Andrew, Llantwit Fardre[ 31] 1980s Old St Peter's, Peterston-super-Montem MC 1830s[ 32]
Merthyr Tydfil Ministry Area [ edit ] This was formed by the union of the parishes ofAbercanaid ,Dowlais ,Merthyr Tydfil ,Merthyr Vale ,Penydarren andTroedyrhiw .[ 33] [ 34] [ 35] [ 36] It is named after. It has an estimated population of 46,882.[ 37] As of October 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and three Vicars.[ 38]
Church Founded (building) Christ Church, Pant 1870s All Saints, Dowlais C19th (C20th) Christ Church, Cyfarthfa/Georgetown 1853 (1857) SS Peter & Paul, Abercanaid 1884 (1911) St Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil APC (1901) St David, Merthyr Tydfil 1847 St John the Baptist, Troedyrhiw 1851 St Mary & Holy Innocents, Merthyr Vale1 1926 (1974) Former churches Founded (building) Closed Church of St Tydfil's Well, The Quar, Merthyr Tydfil ? St Luke, Gellideg ? c. 2019 St John the Baptist, Dowlais [ 39] 1827 1997 St John, Penydarren[ 40] 1858 pre-2009 St James the Great, Pentre-bach[ 41] late C19th 1979
1 originally dedicated to St Mary[ 42]
North Cardiff Ministry Area [ edit ] This was formed by the union of the parishes ofCardiff Roath Park ,Lisvane andLlanishen .[ 43] [ 44] [ 45] It is named after. It has an estimated population of 35,470.[ 46] As of October 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and two Vicars.[ 47]
1 originally known as Christ Church Llanishen
Pontypridd Ministry Area [ edit ] This was formed from the benefice ofPontypridd ,[ 48] previously including the parish ofPwllgwaun and Llanddewi Rhondda. It has an estimated population of 39,148.[ 49] As of October 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and one Vicar.[ 50]
Church Founded (building) St John the Evangelist, Graig pre-1901 (1920s)[ 51] St Luke, Rhydyfelin 1907 (1962)[ 51] St Mary, Glyntaff 1 1839 [ 51] St Catherine, Pontypridd 1868[ 51] Christ Church, Ynysybwl 1887[ 51] St Gwynno, Llanwonno APC[ 51] St Luke, Cilfynydd 1892[ 51] Former churches Founded (building) Closed St Matthew, Pontypridd[ 52] 1885[ b] (1907)[ 53] 2006/07[ 54] Mission Room, Pen-y-coedcae[ 55] before 1900[ c] 1980s? St Barnabas, Trehafod[ d] [ 56] [ 57] pre-2012[ 58] [ e] St David, Hopkinstown (Llanddewi Rhondda) 1855[ 51] 2022[ 59] St Mark, Pwll Gwaun[ 60] 1892 2011
1 since 2022 administered from Citizen Church in Cardiff rather than as part of the local Ministry Area
^ Decree of redundancy and deconsecration dated 16 March 2012. ^ Mission Church in Church Road, Trallwn. ^ The Mission Room appears on an Ordnance Survey Maps dated 1900 and continues to appear at ST 06058 87727 until at least the 1960s. ^ Although the village of Trehafod lay partly in the former Rhondda Borough, St Barnabas was within the parish of Llanddewi Rhondda and therefore in the Pontypridd Deanery. ^ Decree of Redundancy and Deconsecration dated 16 March 2012 Roath and Cathays Ministry Area [ edit ] This was formed by the union of the parishes ofCardiff Citizen Church, Cardiff Dewi Sant,Cathays ,Roath St Edward, Roath St German, Roath St Margaret, Roath St Martin and Urban Crofters.[ 61] [ 62] [ 63] [ 64] [ 65] [ 66] [ 67] It is named after. It has an estimated population of 57,697.[ 68] As of October 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader, five Vicars and one Curate.[ 17] [ 69]
1 originally dedicated to St Teilo. Also runs churches in Pontypridd (St Mary's Glyntaff) and Caerphilly (Senghenydd)2 closed 2015 and reopened 2019 as Urban Crofters3 originally dedicated to St Andrew; closed in 1954. Congregation of Eglwys Dewi Sant (founded 1891; see below) moved in, and church reconsecrated as Dewi Sant 1956.
St John the Baptist Ministry Area [ edit ] This was formed from the Cardiff City Parish.[ 70] It is named after. It has an estimated population of 6,847.[ 71] As of October 2024 it was served by one Priest-in-Charge, one Assistant Curate and one Associate Priest.[ 72]
1 dedicated to St Elvan until 1903
South Cardiff Ministry Area [ edit ] This was formed by the union of the parishes of Cardiff St Dyfrig & St Samson, Cardiff St Mary,Grangetown and Roath St Saviour.[ 77] [ 78] [ 79] It is named after. It has an estimated population of 47,003.[ 80] As of October 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader.[ 81]
1 original dedication to St Samson
Taff Rhymney Ministry Area [ edit ] This was formed by the union of the parishes ofBargoed ,Bedlinog ,Brithdir ,Deri ,Fochriw ,Gelligaer ,Llanbradach ,Llanfabon ,Pontlottyn ,Treharris ,Trelewis andYstrad Mynach .[ 84] [ 85] [ 86] [ 87] [ 88] It is named after theTaff Valley and theRhymney Valley . It has an estimated population of 52,387.[ 89] As of October 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader, two Vicars and one Curate.[ 90]
Church Founded (building) St Gwladys, Bargoed 1877 St Aidan, Rhymney Bridge C19th St Tyfaelog, Pontlottyn 1863 SS Mary & Andrew, Fochriw1 1864 St Cadoc, Gelligaer APC St Margaret, Gilfach 1895 (1933) St Mabon, Llanfabon APC (1847) St John the Baptist, Nelson 1887 St Matthias, Treharris 1896 Holy Trinity, Ystrad Mynach 1855 Former churches Founded (building) Closed All Saints, Llanbradach[ 91] 1896 c. 1994 Llanbradach Chapel[ 92] late C19th C20th St Mary, Fochriw[ 93] 1907 1981 St Cadoc, Bedlinog[ 94] 1873 (1912) St Cynon, Treharris[ 95] 1861 1986[ 96] St Mary, Trelewis[ 97] 1886 pre-2004 St Peter, Deri c. 1890 St David, Brithdir Trinity Church, Pengam[ 98] pre-1877 St Anne, Cefn Hengoed 1931 (1939) early 2010s
1 original dedication to St Andrew
Taff Wenallt Ministry Area [ edit ] This was formed from theWhitchurch Rectorial Benefice.[ 99] It is named after. It has an estimated population of 34,750.[ 100] As of October 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and three Vicars.[ 101]
Church Founded (building) All Saints, Llandaff North 1873 (1955) All Saints, Rhiwbina 1931 St Mary, Whitchurch APC (1884) St Thomas, Whitchurch (Birchgrove) 1911 (1913)
The Cathedral Ministry Area [ edit ] This was formed from the Cathedral Parish ofLlandaff .[ 102] [ 103] It has an estimated population of 6,228.[ 104] As of October 2024 it was served by one Dean, one Canon Precentor and one Canon Chancellor.[ 105]
1 original dedication to SS Dyfrig & Teilo
West Cardiff Ministry Area [ edit ] This was formed by the union of the parishes ofCaerau ,Ely ,Fairwater , Glan Ely and theCanton Rectorial Benefice.[ 106] [ 107] [ 108] [ 109] It has an estimated population of 64,800.[ 110] As of October 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and four Vicars.[ 111]
Archdeaconry of Margam [ edit ] Afon Nedd Ministry Area [ edit ] This was formed by the union of the parishes of LlansawelBriton Ferry ,Skewen and theNeath Rectorial Benefice.[ 113] [ 114] [ 115] It is named after. It has an estimated population of 39,559.[ 116] As of October 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and one Vicar.[ 117]
Church Founded (building) St David, Neath 1866 St Illtyd, Llantwit-juxta-Neath, Neath APC St Thomas the Apostle, Neath1 APC St Teilo, Tonmawr2 c. 1920 (2003) St Mary, Briton Ferry APC (1892) St John the Baptist, Neath Abbey 1850 St Mary, Skewen 1905 (2012) Former churches Founded (building) Closed SS Peter & Paul, Cimla, Neath 1964 (1970) 2022[ 118] St Clement, Briton Ferry[ 119] 1866 2007 St John the Baptist, Briton Ferry[ 120] 1878 2013 St Thomas, Pantyrheol, Briton Ferry[ 121] 1881 All Saints, Skewen[ 122] 1905 2006 St Catherine, Melincryddan, Neath 1891 2020 St John, Oakwood c. 1902 c. 2000[ 123]
1 original dedication to St Thomas a Becket2 known as the Tonmawr Mission until 2003
Barry Ministry Area [ edit ] This was formed from the Rectorial Benefice ofBarry ,[ 124] including the former parishes ofMerthyr Dyfan andCadoxton-juxta-Barry . It has an estimated population of 54,821.[ 125] As of October 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and two Vicars.[ 126]
Church Founded (building) SS Dyfan & Teilo, Merthyr Dyfan1 APC St Cadoc, Cadoxton APC St Mary, Barry Dock 1905 All Saints, Barry 1908 Former churches Founded (building) Closed St Nicholas, Barry[ 127] APC (1876) 1950s St Paul the Apostle, Barry[ 128] 1893 2017 St Baruc, Barry Island[ 128] 1897 2019
1 original dedication to St Teilo
Bro Noddfa Newydd Ministry Area [ edit ] This was formed in 2022 by the union of the parishes ofCadoxton-Juxta-Neath ,Cilybebyll ,Dulais Valley ,Dyffryn ,Tonna andVale of Neath .[ 129] [ 130] [ 131] [ 132] [ 133] Its name means "A new safe haven" in Welsh.[ 134] It has an estimated population of 34,303.[ 135] As of October 2024 it was served by three Vicars.[ 136]
Church Founded (building) St Cadoc, Cadoxton-juxta-Neath APC St Anne, Tonna 1892 St John the Evangelist, Cilybebyll APC St John the Baptist, Alltwen 1888 St David, Dyffryn Cellwen 1925 St Margaret, Crynant MC (1910) St Cadoc, Aberpergwm MC (1809) St Mary, Blaengwrach c. 1608 St David, Resolven 1850 St Matthew, Dyffryn 1871 Former churches Founded (building) Closed St Mary, Seven Sisters pre-1894 (1911) c. 2022[ 137]
Cowbridge Ministry Area [ edit ] This was formed by the union of the parishes ofColwinston ,Llandow ,Llysworney and theCowbridge Rectorial Benefice.[ 138] [ 139] It is named after the town of Cowbridge. It has an estimated population of 8,700.[ 140] As of October 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and two Vicars.[ 141]
Church Founded (building) St Tydfil, Llysworney APC (1894) Holy Trinity, Llandow APC St Michael & All Angels, Colwinston APC St Canna, Llangan APC (C19th) St Mary, St Mary Hill APC St Michael, Flemingston APC (C19th) Holy Cross, Cowbridge MC St John the Baptist, Llanblethian APC St Dochdwy, Llandough-juxta-Cowbridge APC St Mary, St Mary Church APC St Brynach, Llanfrynach APC St John the Evangelist, Penllyn c. 1850 St Senwyr, Llansannor APC St Hilary, St Hilary APC St Owain, Ystradowen APC (1868)
Cynon Uchaf Ministry Area [ edit ] This was formed by the union of the parishes ofAberdare St Elvan, Aberdare St Fagan, Aberdare St John the Baptist, Aberdare St John the Evangelist andHirwaun .[ 142] [ 143] [ 144] It is named after the upperCynon Valley . It has an estimated population of 26,220.[ 145] As of October 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and one Vicar.[ 146]
Church Founded (building) St Fagan, Trecynon 1853 (c. 1858)St James, Llwydcoed 1895 St Luke, Cwmdare 1887 St Elvan, Aberdare 1852 St John the Baptist, Aberdare APC St Matthew, Abernant c. 1880 (1889) St Lleurwg, Hirwaun 1858 St Winifred, Penywaun 1958 Former churches Founded (building) Closed St David, Aberdare[ 147] 1853 St John the Evangelist, Robertstown[ 148] 1890
Cynon Valley South Ministry Area [ edit ] This was formed by the union of the parishes ofAberaman ,Abercynon ,Cwmaman ,Cwmbach , Matthewstown,Miskin ,Mountain Ash ,Penrhiwceiber andYnysboeth .[ 149] [ 150] [ 151] [ 152] [ 153] It is named after theCynon Valley . It has an estimated population of 34,284.[ 154] As of October 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and two Vicars.[ 155]
Church Founded (building) St Margaret, Aberaman 1883 St Donat, Carnetown 1898 St Gwynno, Abercynon 1904 All Saints, Matthewstown/Tyntetown 1903 St Winifred, Penrhiwceiber 1883 St Mary Magdalene, Cwmbach 1882 St Margaret, Mountain Ash 1862 Former churches Founded (building) Closed St Peter, Abercwmboi[ 156] 1918 St David, Mountain Ash[ 157] 1886 post-1950 St Teilo, Miskin[ 158] 1890 post-1950 St John the Baptist, Miskin[ 159] 1909 2007 St Illtyd, Cefn Pennar 1894 St Joseph, Cwmaman 1890 2021
De Morgannwg Ministry Area [ edit ] This was formed by the union of the parishes ofMichaelston-Le-Pit ,Penmark ,Porthkerry ,Rhoose ,St Andrews Major ,St Lythans ,Sully andWenvoe .[ 160] [ 161] [ 162] [ 163] Its name means "South Glamorgan " in Welsh. It has an estimated population of 20,975.[ 164] As of October 2024 it was served by one Vicar.[ 165]
Church Founded (building) St Peter, Rhoose 1912 (1993) St Curig, Porthkerry APC St Mary, Penmark APC St Michael & All Angels, Michaelston-le-Pit APC St Andrew, St Andrew's Major APC St Peter, Dinas Powys 1881 (1930) St John the Baptist, Sully APC St Bleddian, St Lythans APC St Mary, Wenvoe APC
East Vale Ministry Area [ edit ] This was formed from the East Vale Rectorial Benefice.[ 166] It has an estimated population of 4,213.[ 167] As of October 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and one Vicar.[ 168]
Church Founded (building) St Cadoc, Pendoylan APC St Donat, Welsh St Donats APC St Bridget, St Bride's-super-Ely APC St Peter, Peterston-super-Ely APC St Mary the Virgin, Bonvilston APC St Nicholas, St Nicholas APC St Cadoc, Llancarfan APC St Illtyd, Llantrithyd APC Former churches Founded (building) Closed St George, St George-super-Ely[ 169] APC c. 2019 Llancadle Chapel of Ease MC C18th/19th[ 170]
Heritage Coast Ministry Area [ edit ] This was formed from the Glamorgan Heritage Coast Rectorial Benefice.[ 171] It is named after theGlamorgan Heritage Coast . It has an estimated population of 19,949.[ 172] As of October 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and two Vicars.[ 173]
Church Founded (building) St James, Wick APC St Tathan, St Athan APC St Donat, St Donats APC St Illtyd, Llantwit Major APC St Mary, Monknash APC Holy Trinity, Marcross APC St Cadoc, Llanmaes APC St Michael, Llanmihangel APC St Giles, Gileston APC St Michael, Ewenny APC St Bridget, St Brides Major APC All Saints, Southerndown 1876 (1968) Former churches Founded (building) Closed St Brewis, Eglwysbrewis[ 174] APC early C21st St Andrew, St Andrews Minor APC C17th/18th[ 175]
Llynfi and Upper Afan Valleys Ministry Area [ edit ] This was formed by the union of the parishes ofCaerau ,Glyncorrwg ,Llangynwyd ,Maesteg and Troedrhiwgarth.[ 176] [ 177] [ 178] It is named after theAfon Llynfi andAfan Valleys . It has an estimated population of 26,664.[ 179] As of October 2024 it was served by one Vicar.[ 180]
Church Founded (building) St Cynfelin, Caerau 1910 St John the Baptist, Glyncorrwg APC (1907) St Cynwyd, Llangynwyd APC St Michael & All Angels, Maesteg 1898 Former churches Founded (building) Closed St Mary the Virgin, Troedrhiwgarth, Maesteg 1891 2023[ 181] St David, Maesteg 1853 2023 St Tydfil, Bryn[ 182] c. 1890 (1902) 2018 St Gabriel, Abergwynfi[ 183] 1894 post-1985[ 123] St Peter, Nantyffyllon, Caerau[ 184] pre-2012[ 185] St John the Evangelist, Cymmer[ 186] pre-1927[ 123] c. 2010
Margam Ministry Area [ edit ] This was formed by the union of the parishes ofKenfig ,Kenfig Hill ,Margam ,Newton Nottage ,Porthcawl andPyle .[ 187] [ 188] [ 189] [ 190] It is named afterMargam Abbey (the town of Margam, confusingly, is in the Port Talbot Ministry Area). It has an estimated population of 34,858.[ 191] As of October 2024 it was served by two Vicars.[ 192]
Church Founded (building) St Mary, Margam Abbey APC St John the Baptist, Newton, Porthcawl APC St David, Nottage 1948 (1992) All Saints, Porthcawl 1866 (1914) St Mary, Trecco Bay 1953 (1964) St James, Pyle 1 APC (C15th) St Mary Magdalene, Maudlam, Kenfig APC St Theodore, Kenfig Hill 1891 Former churches Founded (building) Closed Old St David's, Nottage APC C17th or earlier St Colman, Cefn Cribwr[ 193] 1924 2012
1 this church was located in Kenfig and was moved (literally) to Pyle in the 15th century due to encroaching sands
Pedair Afon Ministry Area [ edit ] This was formed by the union of the parishes ofAberkenfig ,Bettws , Llandyfodwg &Cwm Ogwr ,Llangeinor & theGarw Valley ,Llanilid ,Llansantffraid Aberkenfig andPencoed .[ 194] [ 195] [ 196] [ 197] Its name means "Four Rivers" in Welsh. It has an estimated population of 38,245.[ 198] As of October 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and four Vicars.[ 199]
Church Founded (building) SS Ilid & Curig, Llanilid APC St David, Pencoed c. 1877 (1915) St Paul, Heol-y-Cyw 1889 St Bridget, St Bride's Minor, Aberkenfig APC St John the Divine, Tondu, Aberkenfig 1868 St David, Bettws APC St David, Pontycymmer 1911 St Ceinwyr, Llangeinor APC St Tyfodwg, Llandyfodwg APC (1870s) St David, Ogmore Vale 1879 Former churches Founded (building) Closed St James, Blaengarw[ 200] 1890 2004 St Mary, Pont-y-rhyl, Pontycymer[ 201] 1892 1986 St Theodore, Pontycymer[ 202] pre-1895 St Theodore, Bryncethin[ 203] 1896 1992 St Thomas the Apostle, Coytrahen, Tondu[ 204] pre-1899 (1934) post-1970s St John the Baptist, Ogmore Vale[ 205] 1900 (1914) 2004 St Peter, Nant-y-moel[ 206] 1889 1960 St Paul, Nant-y-moel[ 207] 1909 1992
Penarth Ministry Area [ edit ] This was formed by the union of the parishes ofLlandough-juxta-Penarth andPenarth .[ 208] It is named after Penarth. It has an estimated population of 26,385.[ 209] As of October 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader, one Vicar and one Curate.[ 210]
Church Founded (building) All Saints, Penarth 1891 (1954) St Peter, (Old) Cogan APC Holy Nativity, Penarth 1894 (1952) St Augustine, Penarth APC (1866) St Dochdwy, Llandough APC (1866) Former churches Founded (building) Closed St Luke, Penarth[ 211] 1960 2006 St Lawrence, Lavernock1 APC 2002[ 212] St James, Leckwith APC (1866) C20th[ 213]
1 occasional services still held
Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr Ministry Area [ edit ] This was formed by the union of the parishes ofCoity ,Coychurch ,Laleston ,Merthyr Mawr ,Newcastle , Nolton andPenyfai .[ 214] [ 215] [ 216] It is named afterBridgend (Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr in Welsh). It has an estimated population of 54,564.[ 217] As of October 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and one Vicar.[ 218]
Church Founded (building) St Mary, Coity APC St Mary, Nolton MC (1887) St Mary, Brackla (meets in school) 1995 St Crallo, Coychurch APC All Saints, Penyfai 1903 St Teilo, Merthyr Mawr APC (1852) St David, Laleston APC St Illtyd, Newcastle APC Former churches Founded (building) Closed St Tudwg, Tythegston[ 219] APC (1876) late C20th
Port Talbot Ministry Area [ edit ] This was formed by the union of the parishes ofAberavon St Mary, Aberavon St Agnes,Baglan ,Cwmafan ,Margam St David,Port Talbot St Paul, Port Talbot St Theodore andSandfields .[ 220] [ 221] [ 222] It is named after the town of Port Talbot. It has an estimated population of 44,811.[ 223] As of October 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and two Vicars.[ 224]
Church Founded (building) St Catharine, Baglan 1875 St Michael, Cwmavon APC (C17th) Holy Trinity, Sandfields 1953 (2008) St Agnes, Aberavon/Port Talbot 1902 (1910) St Theodore, Port Talbot 1897 Former churches Founded (building) Closed Old St Baglan's, Baglan APC 1954 New St Baglan's, Baglan 1959 2024 All Saints, Cwmafan[ 225] 1855 1980 St Peter, Goytre[ 226] 1915 2019 St John, Pontrhydyfen[ 227] pre-2012 Holy Cross, Port Talbot [ 228] 1827 2008 St Paul, Port Talbot[ 229] 1910 2016 St David, Margam 1959 2024 St Mary, Aberavon APC (1859) 2024[ 230]
Rhondda Ministry Area [ edit ] This was formed by the union of the parishes ofClydach Vale ,Dinas , Pen Rhondda Fawr,Penygraig , Pont Rhondda,Porth Newydd , Rhondda Fach Uchaf,Tonypandy ,Williamstown andYstradyfodwg .[ 231] [ 232] [ 233] [ 234] [ 235] [ 236] [ 237] It is named after theRhondda area. It has an estimated population of 70,235.[ 238] As of October 2024 it was served by three Vicars.[ 239]
Church Founded (building) St Barnabas, Penygraig 1897 (1915) St John the Evangelist, Cymmer, Porth 1889 St Thomas, Clydach Vale 1896 St Andrew, Tonypandy 1877 St Illtud, Williamstown 1884 (1891) St George, Cwmparc 1896 St Matthew, Treorchy 1871 All Saints, Trealaw St Cynon, Llwynypia St Stephen, Ystrad Rhondda 1896 St Dunstan, Ferndale 1906 Holy Trinity, Tylorstown 1883 Llanfair Uniting Church, Penrhys1 1992[ 240] St Peter, Pentre 1889 St John the Baptist, Ton Pentre, Ystradfodwg APC (1893) (1987) Former churches Founded (building) Closed Dinas Mission, Dinas[ 241] 1897 2018 St Anne, Ynyshir [ 242] 1886 c. 2018 St Dyfan, Clydach[ 243] 1965 Christ Church, Ferndale[ 244] 1876 (1886) St Luke, Maerdy[ 245] pre-1923 All Saints, Maerdy[ 246] 1885 2011 St David, Ton Pentre 1881 1980s St Mark, Gelli[ 247] 1896 (c. 1910) 1987 St Paul, Porth[ 248] 1890 2014 St Luke, Llwyncelyn[ 249] 1921[ 250] pre-2017 St David, Tonypandy[ 251] St George, Tonyrefail[ 252] St Alban, Treherbert (Tynewydd)[ 253] 1891 St Mary, Treherbert[ 254] 1866 1970s All Saints, Treherbert[ 255] 1894 St Tyfodwg, Treorchy[ 256] 1895 St David, Tylorstown[ 257] 1906 late C20th St Mary Magdalene, Pontygwaith[ 258] 1896 1997 St Thomas, Wattstown[ 259] 1896
1 a joint church of theBaptist Union of Great Britain , theBaptist Union of Wales , theChurch in Wales , theCongregational Federation , theMethodist Church , thePresbyterian Church of Wales , theUnion of Welsh Independents , and theUnited Reformed Church
Medieval churches (chapelries initalics )[ edit ] Holy Cross :Cowbridge (Holy) Trinity : Llandow, MarcrossSt Andrew : St Andrew's Major, St Andrew's MinorSt Anne :Talygarn St Augustine of Hippo : PenarthSt Baglan : BaglanSt Bleddian : St LythansSt Brewis : EglwysbrewisSt Bridget : St Bride's Major, St Bride's Minor, St Bride's-super-ElySt Brynach : LlanfrynachSt Cadoc :Aberpergwm , Cadoxton-juxta-Barry, Cadoxton-juxta-Neath, Gelligaer, Llancarfan, Llanmaes, Pendoylan, PentyrchSt Canna : LlanganSt Ceinwyr : LlangeinorSt Crallo : CoychurchSt Curig : PorthkerrySt Cynwyd : LlangynwydSt David : Bettws, Laleston, NottageSt Denys : LisvaneSt Dochdwy : Llandough-juxta-Cowbridge, Llandough-juxta-PenarthSt Dunwyd : St Donats, Welsh St DonatsSSDyfrig & Teilo : LlandaffSt Ellteyrn : LlanillternSt George : St George-super-ElySt Giles : GilestonSt Gwynno : LlanwonnoSt Ilan : EglwysilanSt Ilar : St HilarySSIlid & Curig : LlanilidSt Illtud : Llanharry, Llantrithyd, Llantwitfardre, Llantwit-juxta-Neath, Llantwit Major, NewcastleSS Illtud,Gwynno &Dyfodwg : LlantrisantSt Isan : LlanishenSt James : Kenfig, Leckwith, WickSt John the Baptist : Aberdare,Cardiff , Glyncorrwg, Llanblethian, Newton, Radyr, Sully, YstradyfodwgSt John the Evangelist : CilybebyllSS Julius & Aaron : LlanharanSt Lawrence : LavernockSt Mabon : LlanfabonSt Margaret :Crynant , RoathSt Mary : Aberavon, Bonvilston, Briton Ferry, Caerau, Cardiff, Coity, Margam Abbey, Monknash,Nolton , Penmark, St Fagans, St Mary Church, St Mary Hill, Wenvoe, WhitchurchSt Mary Magdalene : MaudlamSt Michael : Colwinston, Cwmavon, Ewenny, Flemingston, Llanmihangel, Michaelston-le-Pit, Michaelston-super-ElySt Nicholas : Barry, St NicholasSt Owain : YstradowenSt Peter : Cogan, Peterston-super-Ely,Peterston-super-Montem St Senwyr : LlansannorSt Tathan : St AthanSt Teilo : Merthyr Dyfan, Merthyr MawrSt Thomas Becket : NeathSt Tudwg : TythegstonSt Tydfil : Llysworney, Merthyr TydfilSt Tyfodwg : LlandyfodwgNo dedication/dedication unknown :Llancadle Post-medieval churches [ edit ] All Saints : Barry (1908), Cardiff (1856), Cwmavon (1855), Llanbradach (1896), Llandaff North (1873), Maerdy (1885), Matthewstown (1903), Merthyr Tydfil (C19th), Penarth (1891), Penyfai (1903), Porthcawl (1866), Rhiwbina (1931), Skewen (1905), Southerndown (1876), Trealaw (?), Treherbert (1894)Christ Church : Ferndale (1876), Merthyr Tydfil (1853), Pant (1870s), Radyr (1903), Roath Park (1964), Ynysybwl (1887)Holy Cross : Port Talbot (1827)Holy Nativity : Penarth (1894)(Holy) Trinity : Pengam (C19th), Sandfields (1953), Tylorstown (1883), Ystradmynach (1855)Resurrection : Glan Ely (1910)St Agnes : Aberavon (1902)St Aidan : Rhymney Bridge (C19th)St Alban : Blackweir (?), Tonyrefail (1930), Treherbert (1891)St Andrew : Caerphilly (1960s), Cardiff (1863), Fochriw (1864), Llantwitfardre (?), Tonypandy (1877)St Anne : Cefnhengoed (1931), Roath (1872), Tonna (1892), Ynyshir (1886)St Baglan : Baglan (1959)St Barnabas : Gilfachgoch (1899), Penygraig (1897), Saltmead (1896), Trehafod (?)St Baruc : Barry Island (1897)St Cadoc : Bedlinog (1873)St Catherine : Baglan (1875), Caerphilly (1910), Canton (1885), Neath (1891), Pontypridd (1868)St Clement : Briton Ferry (1866)St Colman : Cefn Cribwr (1924)St Cynfelin : Caerau (1910)St Cynon : Llwynypia (?), Treharris (1861)St David : Aberdare (1853), Brithdir (?), Cardiff (1891), Cowbridge Road West (1871), Dyffryncellwen (1925), Groesfaen (1892), Hopkinstown (1855), Maesteg (1853), Margam (1959), Merthyr Tydfil (1847), Miskin (1878), Mountain Ash (1886), Neath (1866), Nottage (1948), Ogmore Vale (1879), Pencoed (1877), Pontycymmer (1911), Resolven (1850), Tonpentre (1881), Tonypandy (?), Tonyrefail (1903), Tylorstown (1906)St Dunstan : Ferndale (1906)St Dunwyd : Carnetown (1898)St Dyfan : Clydach (?)St Dyfrig : Cardiff (1872)St Edward : Roath (1915)St Elwen : Aberdare (1852), Adamsdown (1856)St Fagan : Trecynon (1853)St Faith : Llanishen (1958)St Gabriel : Abergwynfi (1894)St George : Cwmparc (1896), Tonyrefail (?)St German : Roath (1857)St Gwladys : Bargoed (1877)St Gwynno : Abercynon (1904)St Illtyd : Cefn Pennar (1894), Williamstown (1884)St James : Blaengarw (1890), Cardiff (C19th), Llwydcoed (1895), Pentrebach (C19th), Taffs Well (1897)St John the Baptist : Alltwen (1888), Briton Ferry (1878), Dowlais (1827), Miskin (1909), Neath (1850), Nelson (1887), Ogmore Vale (1900), Troedyrhiw (1851)St John the Evangelist : Canton (1855), Cymmer (?), Graig (C19th), Oakwood (1902), Penllyn (1850), Penydarren (1858), Pontrhydyfen (?), Porth (1889), Robertstown (1890), Tondu (1868)St Joseph : Cwmaman (1890)St Lleurwg : Hirwaun (1858)St Luke : Canton (1909), Cilfynydd (1892), Cwmdare (1887), Gellideg (?), Llwynycelyn (1921), Maerdy (?), Penarth (1960), Rhydyfelin (1907)St Margaret : Aberaman (1883), Gilfach (1895), Mountain Ash (1862)St Mark : Cardiff (1870), Gelli (1896), Pwllgwaun (1892)St Martin : Caerphilly (C19th), Roath (1886)St Mary : Barry (1905), Blaengwrach (1608), Brackla (1995), Cardiff (1843), Fochriw (1907), Glyntaff (1839), Merthyr Vale (1926), Nantgarw (1845), Penrhys (1992), Pontyrhyl (1892), Seven Sisters (C19th), Skewen (1905), Trecco Bay (1953), Treherbert (1866), Trelewis (1886), Troedrhiwgarth (1891)St Mary Magdalene : Cwmbach (1882), Pontygwaith (1896)St Matthew : Abernant (1880), Dyffryn (1871), Pontypridd (1885), Treorchy (1871)St Matthias : Treharris (1896)St Michael : Beddau (1936), Cathays (1922), Maesteg (1898), Tongwynlais (1850)St Paul : Barry (1893), Grangetown (1879), Heolycyw (1889), Nantymoel (1909), Pontyclun (1895), Port Talbot (1910), Porth (1890)St Peter : Abercwmboi (1918), Brynna (1830s), Deri (1890), Dinaspowys (1881), Fairwater (1937), Goytre (1915), Nantyffyllon (?), Nantymoel (1889), Pentre (1889), Rhoose (1912), Senghenydd (1896)SS Peter & Paul : Abercanaid (1884), Neath (1964)St Philip : Cardiff (1930)St Samson : Grangetown (1907)St Saviour : Splott (1884)St Stephen : Cardiff (C19th), Ystradrhondda (1896)St Teilo : Cathays (1879), Miskin (1890), Tonmawr (2003)St Theodore of Tarsus : Bryncethin (1896), Kenfig Hill (1891), Pontycymer (1895), Port Talbot (1897)St Thomas : Briton Ferry (1881), Clydach Vale (1896), Coytrahen (C19th), Wattstown (1896), Whitchurch (1911)St Timothy : Caerau (1957)St Tydfil : Bryn (1890)St Tydfil's Well : Merthyr Tydfil (?)St Tyfaelog : Pontlottyn (1863)St Tyfodwg : Treorchy (1895)St Winifred : Penrhiwceiber (1883), Penywaun (1958)No dedication/dedication unknown : Dinas (1897), Llanbradach (C19th), Penycoedcae (C19th)^ "Llandaff – The Church in Wales" .www.churchinwales.org.uk . 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Retrieved29 September 2021 .^ "St John The Baptist's Church, Giant's Grave Road, Briton Ferry (13650)" .Coflein . RCAHMW. Retrieved29 September 2021 .^ "St Thomas's Church, Pant-y-rheol, Briton Ferry (420638)" .Coflein . RCAHMW. Retrieved29 September 2021 .^ "Lon-las Mission Room (13717)" .Coflein . RCAHMW. Retrieved29 September 2021 .^a b c "Parish registers at West Glamorgan Archives" .Swansea . Retrieved10 October 2024 .^ "The Benefice of Barry (All Saints) (St Baruc) (St Dyfan and St Teilo) (St Mary)" .www.crockford.org.uk . Retrieved18 June 2021 .^ "Barry" .Church in Wales . Retrieved7 October 2024 .^ "Barry Ministry Area - The Church in Wales" .www.churchinwales.org.uk . Retrieved7 October 2024 .^ "St Nicholas Church ::: St. Nicholas Center" .www.stnicholascenter.org . Retrieved17 October 2019 .^a b "Our Churches" .The Rectorial Benefice of Barry . 9 October 2017. Retrieved17 October 2019 .^ "The Benefice of Cadoxton-Juxta-Neath (St Catwg) and Tonna" .www.crockford.org.uk . Retrieved12 September 2018 .^ "The Benefice of Cilybebyll (St John the Evangelist)" .www.crockford.org.uk . Retrieved12 September 2018 .^ "The Benefice of Dulais Valley" .www.crockford.org.uk . Retrieved12 September 2018 .^ "The Benefice of Vale of Neath" .www.crockford.org.uk . Retrieved12 September 2018 .^ "The Benefice of Dyffryn (St Matthew)" .www.crockford.org.uk . Retrieved12 September 2018 .^ Diocese of Llandaff - Recruitment Pack - Bro Noddfa Ministry Area (PDF) (Report).Diocese of Llandaff . Autumn 2022 – via llandaff.contentfiles.net.^ "Bro Noddfa Newydd" .Church in Wales . Retrieved7 October 2024 .^ "Bro Noddfa Newydd Ministry Area - The Church in Wales" .www.churchinwales.org.uk . Retrieved7 October 2024 .^ "St Mary, Seven Sisters (Former Church)" .heritage.churchinwales.org.uk . Retrieved10 October 2024 .^ "The Benefice of Cowbridge (Holy Cross)" .www.crockford.org.uk . Retrieved12 September 2018 .^ "The Benefice of Colwinston (St Michael), Llandow and Llysworney" .www.crockford.org.uk . Retrieved12 September 2018 .^ "Cowbridge" .Church in Wales . Retrieved7 October 2024 .^ "Ministry Area of Cowbridge - The Church in Wales" .www.churchinwales.org.uk . Retrieved7 October 2024 .^ "The Benefice of Aberdare (St Fagan)" .www.crockford.org.uk . Retrieved12 September 2018 .^ "The Benefice of Aberdare (St John the Baptist) (St Elvan) (St Matthew) (St John the Evangelist)" .www.crockford.org.uk . Retrieved12 September 2018 .^ "The Benefice of Hirwaun (St Lleurwg) (St Winifred)" .www.crockford.org.uk . Retrieved12 September 2018 .^ "Cynon Uchaf" .Church in Wales . Retrieved7 October 2024 .^ "Cynon Uchaf Ministry Area - The Church in Wales" .www.churchinwales.org.uk . Retrieved7 October 2024 .^ "Geograph:: HQ of St David's Community Mental Health... © Ruth Sharville cc-by-sa/2.0" .www.geograph.org.uk . Retrieved7 October 2024 .^ GENUKI."Genuki: Robertstown in the Parish of Aberdare, Glamorgan" .www.genuki.org.uk . Retrieved31 October 2019 . ^ "The Benefice of Aberaman (St Margaret) and Cwmaman" .www.crockford.org.uk . Retrieved12 September 2018 .^ "The Benefice of Abercynon (St Donat) (St Gwynno)" .www.crockford.org.uk . Retrieved12 September 2018 .^ "The Benefice of Penrhiwceiber (St Winifred), Matthewstown and Ynysboeth" .www.crockford.org.uk . Retrieved12 September 2018 .^ "The Benefice of Cwmbach (St Mary Magdalene)" .www.crockford.org.uk . Retrieved12 September 2018 .^ "The Benefice of Mountain Ash (St Margaret) and Miskin" .www.crockford.org.uk . Retrieved12 September 2018 .^ "Cynon Valley South" .Church in Wales . Retrieved7 October 2024 .^ "Ministry Area of Cynon Valley South - The Church in Wales" .www.churchinwales.org.uk . Retrieved7 October 2024 .^ "Abercwmboi" .webapps.rctcbc.gov.uk . Retrieved31 October 2019 .^ "St David's Church, Mountain Ash (420713)" .Coflein . RCAHMW. Retrieved29 September 2021 .^ "St Teilo's Church, Miskin, Mountain Ash (14073)" .Coflein . RCAHMW. Retrieved29 September 2021 .^ "St John The Baptist Church, Miskin, Mountain Ash (14077)" .Coflein . RCAHMW. Retrieved29 September 2021 .^ "The Benefice of Porthkerry (St Curig), Rhoose and Penmark" .www.crockford.org.uk . Retrieved3 November 2021 .^ "The Benefice of St Andrews Major (St Andrew) (St Peter) with Michaelston-Le-Pit" .www.crockford.org.uk . Retrieved12 September 2018 .^ "The Benefice of Sully (St John the Baptist)" .www.crockford.org.uk . Retrieved12 September 2018 .^ "The Benefice of Wenvoe (St Mary) and St Lythans" .www.crockford.org.uk . Retrieved12 September 2018 .^ "De Morgannwg" .Church in Wales . Retrieved7 October 2024 .^ "Ministry Area of De Morgannwg - The Church in Wales" .www.churchinwales.org.uk . Retrieved7 October 2024 .^ "The Benefice of East Vale, The, Comprising Bonvilston, Llancarfan, Llantrithyd, Pendoylan, Peterson-Super-Ely, St Bride's-Super-Ely, St Nicholas, and Welsh St Donats" .www.crockford.org.uk . Retrieved3 November 2021 .^ "East Vale" .Church in Wales . Retrieved7 October 2024 .^ "East Vale Ministry Area - The Church in Wales" .www.churchinwales.org.uk . Retrieved7 October 2024 .^ Stuff, Good."Church of St George, St. Georges-super-Ely (Sain Siorys), Vale of Glamorgan" .britishlistedbuildings.co.uk . Retrieved18 October 2019 . ^ "Llancarfan HLCA004" .www.ggat.org.uk . Retrieved11 October 2024 .^ "The Benefice of Glamorgan Heritage Coast" .www.crockford.org.uk . Retrieved17 October 2019 .^ "Heritage Coast" .Church in Wales . Retrieved7 October 2024 .^ "Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area - The Church in Wales" .www.churchinwales.org.uk . Retrieved7 October 2024 .^ "St Brewis's Church, Eglwysbrewis (400102)" .Coflein . RCAHMW. Retrieved29 September 2021 .^ GENUKI."Genuki: St Andrews Minor, Glamorgan" .www.genuki.org.uk . Retrieved11 October 2024 . ^ "The Benefice of Glyncorrwg (St John the Baptist) and the Upper Afan Valley with Caerau St Cynfelyn" .www.crockford.org.uk . Retrieved12 September 2018 .^ "The Benefice of Llangynwyd (St Cynwyd) (St Tydfil) with Maesteg" .www.crockford.org.uk . Retrieved12 September 2018 .^ "The Benefice of Troedrhiwgarth (St Mary the Virgin)" .www.crockford.org.uk . Retrieved12 September 2018 .^ "Llynfi and Upper Afan Valleys" .Church in Wales . Retrieved7 October 2024 .^ "Llynfi and Upper Afan Valleys Ministry Area - The Church in Wales" .www.churchinwales.org.uk . Retrieved7 October 2024 .^ "A View from the Rectory: Church Closures, Prayer and the Future" .Llandaff . Retrieved7 October 2024 .^ "BRYN RESIDENTS ACTION GROUP – Church & Chapels" .www.bryn-porttalbot.btck.co.uk . Retrieved18 October 2019 .^ "St Gabriel's Church, Abergwynfi (96436)" .Coflein . RCAHMW. Retrieved29 September 2021 .^ "Geograph:: Former St Peter's Church, Nantyffyllon (C) Jaggery" .www.geograph.org.uk . Retrieved11 November 2019 .^ "Geograph:: Former St Peter's Church, Nantyffyllon © Jaggery cc-by-sa/2.0" .www.geograph.org.uk . Retrieved11 October 2024 .^ "St John's Church, Cymer, (13749)" .Coflein . RCAHMW. Retrieved29 September 2021 .^ "The Benefice of Margam (St Mary) (St David)" .www.crockford.org.uk . Retrieved12 September 2018 .^ "The Benefice of Newton Nottage (St John the Baptist) (All Saints) (St David)" .www.crockford.org.uk . Retrieved12 September 2018 .^ "The Benefice of Pyle (St James) (St Mary Magdalene) with Kenfig" .www.crockford.org.uk . Retrieved12 September 2018 .^ "The Benefice of Kenfig Hill (St Theodore)" .www.crockford.org.uk . Retrieved12 September 2018 .^ "Margam" .Church in Wales . Retrieved7 October 2024 .^ "Margam Ministry Area - The Church in Wales" .www.churchinwales.org.uk . Retrieved7 October 2024 .^ "St Colman's Church, Cefn Road, Cefncribwr, (13700)" .Coflein . RCAHMW. Retrieved29 September 2021 .^ "The Benefice of Llanilid (St Illid and St Curig) with Pencoed" .www.crockford.org.uk . Retrieved12 September 2018 .^ "The Benefice of Llansantffraid, Bettws and Aberkenfig" .www.crockford.org.uk . Retrieved12 September 2018 .^ "The Benefice of Llangeinor (St Ceinor) and the Garw Valley" .www.crockford.org.uk . Retrieved12 September 2018 .^ "The Benefice of Llandyfodwg (St Tyfodwg) and Cwm Ogwr" .www.crockford.org.uk . Retrieved12 September 2018 .^ "Pedair Afon" .Church in Wales . Retrieved7 October 2024 .^ "Ministry Area of Pedair Afon - The Church in Wales" .www.churchinwales.org.uk . Retrieved7 October 2024 .^ "St James's Church, Blaengarw (13911)" .Coflein . RCAHMW. Retrieved29 September 2021 .^ "St Mary's Church, Pontyrhyl (420756)" .Coflein . RCAHMW. Retrieved29 September 2021 .^ "Pontycymmer History & Genealogy Resources, Llangeinor, Ogmore Hundred" .forebears.io .^ "St Theodore's Church, Bryncethin (420643)" .Coflein . RCAHMW. Retrieved29 September 2021 .^ "St Thomas The Apostle Church, Coytrahen (13689)" .Coflein . RCAHMW. Retrieved29 September 2021 .^ "St John's Church, Ogmore Vale (13930)" .Coflein . RCAHMW. Retrieved29 September 2021 .^ "St Peter's Church, Nant-y-moel (420960)" .Coflein . RCAHMW. Retrieved29 September 2021 .^ "THE HISTORY OF ST. DAVID'S CHURCH, WYNDHAM" (PDF) – via parishes.s3.amazonaws.com.^ "The Benefice of Penarth (St Augustine) (Holy Nativity) and Llandough" .www.crockford.org.uk . Retrieved12 September 2018 .^ "Penarth" .Church in Wales . Retrieved7 October 2024 .^ "Penarth Ministry Area - The Church in Wales" .www.churchinwales.org.uk . Retrieved7 October 2024 .^ "St Luke's Church, Penarth (420961)" .Coflein . RCAHMW. Retrieved29 September 2021 .^ "Former Church | St Lawrence| Fort Road, Lavernock, Penarth, UK, CF64 5UL" .Lavernockchurch . Retrieved11 October 2024 .^ "Leckwith Village History - Michaelston-Le-Pit and Leckwith Community Council" .www.michaelstonandleckwithcouncil.co.uk . Retrieved11 October 2024 .^ "The Benefice of Laleston (St David) and Merthyr Mawr with Penyfai" .www.crockford.org.uk . Retrieved12 September 2018 .^ "The Benefice of Coity (St Mary), Nolton and Brackla with Coychurch" .www.crockford.org.uk . Retrieved12 September 2018 .^ "The Benefice of Newcastle (St Illtud)" .www.crockford.org.uk . Retrieved12 September 2018 .^ "Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr" .Church in Wales . Retrieved7 October 2024 .^ "Ministry Area of Penybont ar Ogwr - The Church in Wales" .www.churchinwales.org.uk . Retrieved7 October 2024 .^ "St Tudwg's Church, Tythegston (408770)" .Coflein . RCAHMW. Retrieved29 September 2021 .^ "The Benefice of Baglan (St Catherine) (St Baglan)" .www.crockford.org.uk . Retrieved12 September 2018 .^ "The Benefice of Cwmafan (St Michael)" .www.crockford.org.uk . Retrieved12 September 2018 .^ "The Benefice of Aberavon (St Mary) (Holy Trinity), Including Port Talbot" .www.crockford.org.uk . Retrieved4 February 2021 .^ "Port Talbot" .Church in Wales . Retrieved7 October 2024 .^ "Port Talbot Ministry Area - The Church in Wales" .www.churchinwales.org.uk . Retrieved7 October 2024 .^ "All Saints' Church, Cwmafan, (13672)" .Coflein . RCAHMW. Retrieved29 September 2021 .^ Wales, The Church in."St Peter's Church, Goytre" .The Church in Wales . Retrieved18 October 2019 . ^ "Geograph:: Former St Johns Church, Pontrhydyfen (C) Jaggery" .www.geograph.org.uk . Retrieved11 November 2019 .^ "Holy Cross Church, Taibach (414438)" .Coflein . RCAHMW. Retrieved29 September 2021 .^ "St Paul's Church, Pendarvis Terrace, Aberafon (13622)" .Coflein . RCAHMW. Retrieved29 September 2021 .^ Webmaster (2 March 2024)."Closure of Aberavon, St Mary" .llanmon.org.uk . Retrieved10 October 2024 . ^ "The Benefice of Dinas (Misson) with Penygraig" .www.crockford.org.uk . Retrieved12 September 2018 .^ "The Benefice of Porth Newydd" .www.crockford.org.uk . Retrieved12 September 2018 .^ "The Benefice of Tonypandy (St Andrew) with Clydach Vale with Williamstown" .www.crockford.org.uk . Retrieved12 September 2018 .^ "The Benefice of Pen Rhondda Fawr" .www.crockford.org.uk . Retrieved12 September 2018 .^ "The Benefice of Pont Rhondda" .www.crockford.org.uk . Retrieved12 September 2018 .^ "The Benefice of Rhondda Fach Uchaf" .www.crockford.org.uk . Retrieved12 September 2018 .^ "The Benefice of Ystradyfodwg (St John the Baptist)" .www.crockford.org.uk . Retrieved12 September 2018 .^ "Rhondda" .Church in Wales . Retrieved7 October 2024 .^ "Ministry Area of the Rhondda - The Church in Wales" .www.churchinwales.org.uk . Retrieved7 October 2024 .^ "Llanfair Uniting Church: (8 Denominations)" .Llanfair Uniting Church . Retrieved11 October 2024 .^ Gupwell, Katie-Ann (8 July 2018)."The last service at the last tin church in the Valleys" .walesonline . Retrieved18 October 2019 . ^ Lewis, Anthony (5 July 2019)."Councillors reject plans to demolish historic Rhondda church and build flats" .walesonline . Retrieved18 October 2019 . ^ "St Dyfan's Church, Blaen Clydach (13959)" .Coflein . RCAHMW. Retrieved29 September 2021 .^ "Christ Church, Station Road, Ferndale (14062)" .Coflein . RCAHMW. Retrieved29 September 2021 .^ GENUKI."Genuki: Maerdy in the Parish of Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan" .www.genuki.org.uk . Retrieved31 October 2019 . ^ "All Saints' Church, Maerdy (13852)" .Coflein . RCAHMW. Retrieved29 September 2021 .^ "Gelli" .webapps.rctcbc.gov.uk . Retrieved31 October 2019 .^ "St Paul's Church, Birchgrove, Porth (14141)" .Coflein . RCAHMW. Retrieved29 September 2021 .^ "St Luke's Church, Llwyncelyn, Porth (14149)" .Coflein . RCAHMW. Retrieved29 September 2021 .^ For Sale - On behalf of The Representative Body of The Church in Wales - The former St Luke's Church and Hall, St Lukes Road, Llwyncelyn, Porth, CF39 9TR (PDF) (Report). Rawlins & Madley (rawlinsandmadley.com). February 2015.^ "St David's Church, Lower Dunraven Street, Tonypandy (13977)" .Coflein . RCAHMW. Retrieved29 September 2021 .^ "St George's Church, Mill Street, Tonyrefail, (14000)" .Coflein . RCAHMW. Retrieved29 September 2021 .^ "St Alban's Church, Tynewydd, Treherbert (13837)" .Coflein . RCAHMW. Retrieved29 September 2021 .^ "St Mary's Church, Treherbert (307910)" .Coflein . RCAHMW. Retrieved29 September 2021 .^ "All Saints' Church, Treherbert, (13847)" .Coflein . RCAHMW. Retrieved29 September 2021 .^ "Treorchy" .Lost Rhondda Chapels . 2 October 2006. Retrieved31 October 2019 .^ "St David's Church, Cynllwyn-du, Tylorstown (420779)" .Coflein . RCAHMW. Retrieved29 September 2021 .^ "St Mary Magdalen's Church, Pontygwaith (14115)" .Coflein . RCAHMW. Retrieved29 September 2021 .^ "St Thomas's Church, Hillside Terrace, Wattstown, (14119)" .Coflein . RCAHMW. Retrieved29 September 2021 .Bibliography 51°29′45″N 3°13′05″W / 51.4958°N 3.2181°W /51.4958; -3.2181
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