formerly in: Glamorgan
Diocese of Llandaff
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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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 Taff east wall of the chancel (window number: I) | |
Memorial Window firm/studio: Glantawe Studios artist: Tim Lewis 1988 Church of St Paul, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff south wall of the sanctuary (window number: sII) | |
St Paul firm/studio: Glantawe Studios designer: Bryan Tobias Evans 1998 Church of St Paul, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff south wall of the nave |
N.B.Position of marker is approximate and does not necessarily show the exact location of the site.
Site OS Grid Ref: ST02659156
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