St Tydfils Church - Bell tower - Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Great Britain
N 51° 44.585 W 003° 22.666
30U E 473917 N 5732530
St Tydfil’s, the Old Parish Church. Officially closed in 1971 but is still used for occasional services, The bell tower has a ring of 8 bells. Located in lower High Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales.
Waymark Code: WMKCQV
Location: South Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/21/2014
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"MERTHYR TYDFIL, Merthyr
Church: St Tydfil, 8, 20-0-15 in F
Grid Ref: SO049058
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"St Tydfil’s, the Old Parish Church of Merthyr Tydfil, stands at the lower end of the High Street. It was built to keep sacred the spot where Tydfil was martyred because of her Christian beliefs. It is thought that some form of church has stood on this spot for nearly 1500 years.
The present church was not built until 1894, when the previous church, built in 1808 was replaced. It was designed by J L Pearson, who also designed Truro Cathedral.
Unfortunately, this church was closed for worship in 1968 when St. David’s Church, situated in the centre of the town became the new Parish Church of Merthyr Tydfil. The Old Parish Church is now used as a Chapel of Rest and for special services throughout the year."
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