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Church of St Elvan, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff

formerly in: Glamorgan


Diocese of Llandaff 

Church (Anglican)

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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Works at this site:
  The Crucifixion with Saints The Crucifixion with Saints
firm/studio: Wailes & Strang
1879
Church of St Elvan, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff
east wall of the chancel
  St Stephen St Stephen
firm/studio: Robert J. Newbery
1911
Church of St Elvan, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff
north wall of the sanctuary
  Jacob's Dream Jacob's Dream
firm/studio: Robert J. Newbery
1911
Church of St Elvan, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff
north wall of the north chapel
  Three Archangels Three Archangels
firm/studio: Robert J. Newbery
1911
Church of St Elvan, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff
east wall of the north chapel
  Welsh Saints with Scenes from the Life of St Elfan Welsh Saints with Scenes from the Life of St Elfan
firm/studio: Robert J. Newbery
patron: William Thomas Lewis
1905
Church of St Elvan, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff
north wall of the north transept
  The Resurrection The Resurrection
firm/studio: Clayton & Bell
1888
Church of St Elvan, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff
north wall
  Women Performing Acts of Mercy Women Performing Acts of Mercy
firm/studio: Robert J. Newbery
patron: William Thomas Lewis
about 1902
Church of St Elvan, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff
north wall
  The Parable of the Labourers in the Vineyard 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 Taff
north wall
  Christ with Children and Disciples Christ with Children and Disciples
firm/studio: Robert J. Newbery
about 1905-1915
Church of St Elvan, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff
west end of the north aisle
  Christ Meeting the Centurion of Capernaum Christ Meeting the Centurion of Capernaum
firm/studio: Robert J. Newbery
about 1915
Church of St Elvan, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff
west end of the nave, south side



N.B.Position of marker is approximate and does not necessarily show the exact location of the site.

Site OS Grid Ref: SO00260260



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