Church of St Catharine, Baglan, Neath Port Talbot
formerly in: Glamorgan
Diocese of Llandaff
Church (Anglican)
1875-82 by John Prichard at the expense of his cousin Griffith Llewellyn of Baglan Hall and arguably Prichard's masterpiece. Cruciform, with steeple. Decorated style. Polychromatic interior - no expense spared. Work by H. H. Armstead (reredos) Burne-Jones and Morris (windows). Replaced medieval church, ruins of which remain in the churchyard to the east.
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People associated with this site
as architect: John Prichard
Works at this site:
| St Cecilia with Musical Angels firm/studio: Morris & Co. designer: William Morris designer: Edward Coley Burne-Jones 1880 Church of St Catharine, Baglan, Neath Port Talbot south wall of the south transept | |
| St Catherine firm/studio: Celtic Studios 1972 Church of St Catharine, Baglan, Neath Port Talbot south wall of the chancel | |
| The Four Evangelists firm/studio: W. Henry Wormleighton about 1880 Church of St Catharine, Baglan, Neath Port Talbot chancel |
N.B.Position of marker is approximate and does not necessarily show the exact location of the site.
Site OS Grid Ref: SS75279223
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