Saint Illtyd's Church - Parish of Newcastle - Bridgend, Wales.
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N 51° 30.504 W 003° 34.967
30U E 459555 N 5706524
St Illtyd's Church is a fantastic Grade II listed church situated on top of very steep hill - Newcastle Hill. The church overlooks the town of Bridgend and is dramatically lit up during the evenings.
Waymark Code: WMF8GR
Location: South Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/10/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
Views: 2

"There has been worship on this site for almost 900 years (the first recorded priest was Fr Gilbert in 1153). Though language and ritual has changed much in that period, the intention is the same as it was at the Last Supper". Text Source: (visit link)

Saint Illtyd's Church - Parish of Newcastle - Bridgend, Wales is a Victorian decorated, Gothic rebuilding of an early 14th Century church. The churchyard is entered through a lychgate donated in 1910 by Samuel Llewellyn of Coed Parc. Steeped in history, the building is well maintained and the surrounding graveyard is a well kept chapter of history. Source: (visit link)

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Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1153

Age of Church building determined by?: Church website

If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Church in Wales

If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday

Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 10:30 AM

Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]

Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]

If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed

Street address of Church: Not listed

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