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Merthyr Dyfan Church

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Merthyr Dyfan Church — Grade II* listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
  • Free entry

About

Merthyr Dyfan Church is a Grade II* listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 13177). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.

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Heritage listing

Reason for designation: Church graded II* as substantially complete late medieval building. History: C13 nave and chancel, C16 W tower, restoration of 1857 added porch, and altered windows. Restoration of tower 1909, and other parts of church in 1970s. Exterior: Grey rubble with quoins in red stone; bathstone dressings, slate roofs. Square unbuttressed W tower has shallow staircase projection to N, castellated parapet on corbels, 4 stages. Steeply-pitched gabled S porch with Gothic arch, stone benches, window to E side. To L of porch, window with cusped head and square hoodmould, to R of porch, window with 2 cusped lights (square hoodmould), further window to R. N elevation of nave has 2-light window to W, single light window to E. Chancel has two lancets to S, high 2-light E window. In churchyard to S of church is base of medieval Churchyard cross consisting of square socket on base of 2 square steps. Interior: Chamfered chancel arch; C15/C16 arch-braced roof. Gothic wooden reredos of 1933, original medieval altar slab replaced 1974.

From Cadw under OGL v3.

Place summary

Merthyr Dyfan Church is a Grade II* listed building located in South Wales. It is notable for its architectural significance and historical value within the region.

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Coordinates
51.4172, -3.2741
Parish
Barry
Postcode
CF62 9TL
Parliamentary constituency
Vale of Glamorgan

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Merthyr Dyfan Church?
Merthyr Dyfan Church is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF62 9TL), in the parish of Barry.
Is Merthyr Dyfan Church a listed building?
Merthyr Dyfan Church is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
Is Merthyr Dyfan Church free to visit?
Yes, Merthyr Dyfan Church is free to enter.
How do I get to Merthyr Dyfan Church?
Drivers can navigate to postcode CF62 9TL. It sits within the Vale of Glamorgan parliamentary constituency.