Church of St Illtyd - Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales.
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N 51° 24.474 W 003° 29.276
30U E 466063 N 5695299
Situated in the picturesque and historic village of Llantwit Major in the Vale of Glamorgan, St Illtyd’s 'Church in Wales' in the Dioceses of Llandaff, is one of the oldest parish churches in South Wales.
Waymark Code: WMJZCM
Location: South Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/21/2014
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St Illtyd's Church is a medieval church in Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales. It is one of the oldest and best-known parish churches in Wales.

The Province of the Church in Wales is divided into six dioceses. The parish of Llantwit Major is part of the Llandaff Diocese.
The parish of Llantwit Major is part of the Church in Wales and is part of the worldwide Anglican Communion. Church in Wales Web Site: (visit link)

Worship has taken place on this site for over 1500 years.

"St Illtyd's is a complex medieval church with twelfth century origins. The church is split into four main parts -the first lies to the far west and is a ruined structure, perhaps a former chapel. The chancel and an aisled nave with an early thirteenth century tower form the second and third parts whilst a long aisle-less structure to the west known as the 'Western Church' forms the fourth. The eastern section of the church, comprising the nave and chancel, is in Early English style - particularly noticable in the windows. There are the remains of piscinas in the north and south aisles and restored medieval murals. The circular Norman font has a scale design. The 'Western Church' houses a number of ninth and tenth century crosses associated with the monastic foundation at Llantwit Major. Restorations were carried out in 1889 and 1905, and a major refurbishment was undertaken in the mid to late twentieth century". Text Source: (visit link)

Service Times:
Sunday, January 19, 2014 08:15
Holy Eucharist
Huw Butler
Sunday, January 19, 2014 10:00
Family Eucharist
Huw Butler/Rachel Simpson

Sunday, January 19, 2014 18:00
Holy Eucharist
Huw Butler

Sunday, January 26, 2014 08:15
Holy Eucharist
Anthony Beer

Sunday, January 26, 2014 10:00
Holy Eucharist
Anthony Beer

Sunday, January 26, 2014 18:00
Evening Prayer
Rachel Simpson
Active Church: Yes

School on property: No

Date Built: 01/01/1100

Service Times: Vary see web site: http://www.llantwitmajorparish.co.uk/churches.php

Website: [Web Link]

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