St. Illtyd

The history of St Illtyd’s Church dates back to the time of the Saint himself. Illtyd was a 6th Century teacher and tradition has it that he used to retire during Lent to the banks of the River Nedd, at a point where the present church now stands.

 

In the Norman period it was rebuilt in stone, apart from which very little is known of its development over the centuries until 1850, when it was decided to restore, repair and enlarge the building to the form in which we find it today.

 

Renovation were again carried out in the early 2000s, completed in 2003, the work was funded by grants from CADW and the Heritage Lottery Fund. Internally, the building has been brought into the 20th Century with both mains water and electricity being provided. The original gas mantles have been replaced by electric lighting. The restored church was rededicated by the Archbishop of Wales, the Right Reverend Dr. Barry Morgan on Tuesday 11th November 2003.

 

The present building consists of a porch, castellated tower, nave chancel and vestry. A good example of a Norman aisle-less church. The two decker pulpit is the only one of its kind not only in the Diocese of Llandaff, but possibly in the province of Wales. The font is regarded as a fine example of Norman work. This "D" shaped font with its magnificent cable molding is unique.

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