St. John the Baptist Church, High Street, Aberdare CF44 7NP

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Brief description

https://cadw.gov.wales/open-doors-st-john-baptist-church-aberdare

"St John the Baptist's is a Grade II ancient parish church, originally built in 1189, with some of its original architecture still intact."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_John%27s_Church,_Aberdare

"The original parish church was built in 1189. Some of its original architecture is still intact.

John Wesley preached on two occasions at St John's in 1749.[1]

By the first half of the nineteenth century, St Johns's could only accommodate 250 people although the parish of Aberdare had a population of 13,000. [2] The condition of the church was said to be poor, and one commentator stated that the parishioners worshipped their maker in darkness.[3] By 1853, the burial ground was full and the vicar, John Griffith, reported that until the ground was drained last year there was so much water in the soil that the coffins were often floating in it. The drainage now is not very complete.[4] It took Griffith ten years to instigate the restoration of the church at a cost of £900, and it only became suitable for regular worship once again shortly before his departure to be rector of Merthyr Tydfil.[5] In the meantime, Griffith had instigated the building of St Elvan's Church, commonly known as the Cathedral of the Valleys, within sight of the older building.

The building is Grade II* listed.[6]"

Address

St. John the Baptist Church, Aberdare CF44 7NP

Email

https://www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/structure/church/3804/

Phone

Website

https://www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/structure/church/3804/

Directions

"St John's is in the centre of Aberdare town and is accessible by all transport links. Please note there is

no parking on site." Nearby is Green Street Car Park, Green Street, Aberdare CF44 7HU

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Transport

Amenities

Green Street Car Park

Green St

Aberdare

CF44 7HU