The name or dedication of the church.
This identifies the church type. Most churches are parish churches which means they serve a specific parish or area. Other types such as chapel, daughter and mission are mostly historic designations as many are now also parish churches. Please note that former churches are no longer used for worhsip and may be in private ownership.
A unique identification number given to every church.
The name of the diocese in which the church is located.
The name of the archdeaconry in which the church is located.
This is the legal name of the parish as given by the Church Commissioners.
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There are 3 levels of listing: Grade I, II* & II. The majority of buildings which are of special interest are Grade II. A much smaller number of particularly important buildings are listed as Grade II*. Buildings of exceptional interest (approx 2% of the total number of listed buildings) are Grade I.
Ancient monuments and archaeological remains of national importance are protected by law. Cadw, the Welsh Government’s historic environment service is responsible for compiling a schedule (list) of these ancient monuments, some of which can be found in churches and churchyards. Examples can include churchyard crosses and the archaeological remains of previous churches or buildings on the site.
There are three National Parks in Wales: Snowdonia, Pembrokeshire Coast and Brecon Beacons. These protect 20 percent of the land in Wales, including precious landscapes, habitats, villages and heritage sites.
There are over 500 conservation areas in Wales. They are designated by local planning authorities for their special architectural and historic interest.
The Buildings at Risk register is managed by Cadw (the Welsh Government’s historic environment service) in order to identify the number and type of listed buildings at risk in Wales.
It is often extremely difficult to determine a precise date of construction for a church as many have been extensively altered over time. Church Heritage Cymru therefore shows a date range within which a church is believed to have been constructed. The dates are as follows: Early Medieval (pre 1066), Medieval (post 1066 to 1540), Post Medieval (1540 to 1837), Victorian/Pre WWI (1837 to 1914) and Modern (post 1914).
This is a very brief summary of the church's main features. More detailed nformation can be found in the other fields and pages (tabs) in this database.
Useful information is displayed here for people wishing to visit the church. This may include things like opening hours, catering & toilet facilities, parking, etc.
If the church has its own website the details will be displayed here.
Any further sources of information for the church will be listed here (eg. links to other historic databases).
This is the Ordnance Survey (OS) reference for the location of the church. Some locations will be approximate as this data is continuously being refined and updated.
This is the name of the Local Authoirity within which the church is located.
This describes how the church relates to its immediate and wider environment, sometimes called its setting. It describes how the church contributes to its landscape or townscape and how these things collectively contribute to the character of the area.
Llantrithyd is about 7km east of Cowbridge via the A48 and then south on country roads. The church is in the centre of the village to the west of the remains of Llantrithyd Palace.
Reference AA Route Planner OS Map 170 Historic Wales Listing notice 13609
This is a description of the ground plan of the church.
If known, the dimensions (measurements) of the church ground plan will be displayed here.
If the footrprint (area) of the church is known, it will be displayed here.
A description of the history and archaeology of the church and its site.
The church has C12 origins, the nave and chancel were rebuilt in the C14 together with the tower. In the 1711 the tower was restored and a gallery inserted at the west end of the nave which was accessed from the south side of the tower. In 1828 the chancel was reroofed at a cost of £30 13s 5d Raised through church rates, then in 1839 21 extra pew spaces were provided at a cost of £25 supervised by David Vaughan and in 1882 the naves and chancel were given a new open timber roof under the direction of John Prichard. George E Halliday restored the church in 1897, the west gallery and its external staircase were removed, the south porch renewed, new pitch-pine benches were installed over a new wood block floor, the south porch was renewed. The tower had a new lead roof and the rood-loft entrance doorway was removed from the north wall of the nave and re-built into the tower wall as a result the number of seats increased from 84 to 113. The contractor was W A Lames Penmon and the cost was £795. The church re-opened 26 August 1897.
Reference
Buildings of Wales – Glamorgan 2001 Historic Wales Listing notice 13609 Church Building and Restoration in Victorian Glamorgan Geoffrey R Orrin 2004
A description of the exterior of the church and the main features of the churchyard.
The building has a chancel, nave with a south porch and an unbuttressed west tower. It was built in the Decorated style with random limestones with a roof over the nave and chancel both clad in natural slates. The square tower has battlements with a corbel table below. Set into the south of the tower is a substantial medieval fragment c1200 with continuous blind arcading and eroded capitals. While its shape suggests a font but it is more likely to have been the base of a medieval cross.
Reference Buildings of Wales – Glamorgan 2001 Historic Wales Listing notice 13609 Church Building and Restoration in Victorian Glamorgan Geoffrey R Orrin 2004
Information about any noteable architects, artists, people, or events associated with the church.
Information about any important features and building fabric.
If known, a list of the church's major building material/s will be displayed here.
Any renewable energy systems the church is using will be listed here.
This section gives a general description of the interior of the church. Further details of any important internal fixtures and fittings will be listed below.
Within the church the round-headed tower arch was built with undressed stones whereas the chancel arch is C14 with continuous moulding, a big wave and a hollow. Both the chancel and nave have a C19 arch braced roof. The timber screen was made in the Perpendicular style painted red, blue and gold on its west face, it was restored by William Clarke of Llandaff. Probably dating from the mid C17, the font is an interesting piece being stone with octagonal faces and a cartouche on each face, it sits on an octagonal stem. There are two early C17 alabaster armorial cartouches with Aubrey heraldry which were rescued form the former nearby Palace. The larger one, on the west wall appears to be held in place by disembodied hands and feet. The altar, altar rails and stone pulpit were erected during the 1711 restoration. On the north side of the chancel is a large and exceptionally fine monument to John Basset and other family members. The stained glass: ‘Transfiguration’. There are 5 bells, 2 cast in 1897 by Charles Carr and 3 cast in 1814 by Thomas II Mears and a sanctus bell cast in 1677 by John II Pennington. There were rehung during the 1897 restoration when the cracked bell(s) was/were recast.
Buildings of Wales – Glamorgan 2001 Historic Wales Listing notice 13609 Church Building and Restoration in Victorian Glamorgan Geoffrey R Orrin 2004 A National Bell Register - George Dawson's Website - Homestead
Information about the church's important internal fixtures and fittings.
Information about the church's important moveable items and artworks.
A description of the ecology of the churchyard.
Information about the presence of bats in the church building or churchyard.
Records whether the church has been consecrated.
Records whether there have been burials in the churchyard.
Records whether the churchyard is still being used for burials.
Records whether there are any war graves in the churchyard.
Any important churchyard structures will be listed here.
Signifiance levels are set at high, medium and low.
Significance defines what is special about a church. This could be architectural, archaeological, historical or liturgical. Here, it describes the relationship of the church to its surrounding area and helps place it within its wider landscape context.
Significance defines what is special about a church. This could be architectural, archaeological, historical or liturgical. Here, it describes the significance of the historic building fabric of the church.
Significance defines what is special about a church. This could be architectural, archaeological, historical or liturgical. Here, it describes the historic significance of the interior of the church.
Significance defines what is special about a church. This could be architectural, archaeological, historical or liturgical. Here, it describes the relationship between the church and its community.