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Church of St Elvan, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff

formerly in: Glamorgan

Diocese of Llandaff 

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.

view on the National Monuments Record (Coflein)

view on the Church Heritage Cymru website

	The Crucifixion with Saints firm/studio: Wailes & Strang 1879 Church of St Elvan, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff east wall of the chancel
	St Stephen firm/studio: Robert J. Newbery 1911 Church of St Elvan, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff north wall of the sanctuary
	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 firm/studio: Robert J. Newbery patron: William Thomas Lewis 1905 Church of St Elvan, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff north wall of the north transept
	Women of the Bible firm/studio: Robert J. Newbery patron: William Thomas Lewis 1911 Church of St Elvan, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff west wall of the south aisle
	The Parable of the Sower firm/studio: Robert J. Newbery about 1911 Church of St Elvan, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff south wall of the south aisle
	King David and St Cecilia firm/studio: Jones & Willis Ltd 1914 Church of St Elvan, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff south wall of the south aisle
	St Anna and St Simeon firm/studio: Robert J. Newbery about 1904 Church of St Elvan, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff south wall of the south aisle

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