Church of St Elvan, Aberdare / Aberdâr, 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, an associate of C.E. Kempe. The font was designed by Halliday and carved by William Clarke. There is woodwork by 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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People associated with this site
   as designer: W. D. Caröe
   as designer: William Tate
   as designer: F. C. Eden
   as architect: G. E. Halliday
   as architect: Andrew Moseley

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Artworks at this site:

	Rood designer: Stephen Dykes-Bower 1960s Church of St Elvan, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff chancel arch
	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
	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 firm/studio: Robert J. Newbery 1911 Church of St Elvan, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff east wall of the north chapel
	The Resurrection firm/studio: Clayton & Bell 1888 Church of St Elvan, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff north wall
	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 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 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 firm/studio: Robert J. Newbery about 1915 Church of St Elvan, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff west end of the nave, south side