Historic churches · South Wales
Church of Christ Church
In or near St Fagans.
Church of Christ Church — Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Radyr · 0.4 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of Christ Church is located in Cardiff, postcode CF15 8EW, and is accessible via the nearest railway station, Radyr, which is 0.4 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of Christ Church is a Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 13907). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Christ Church is a Grade II listed Anglican church in Radyr, Cardiff, Wales. It is a daughter church of St John the Baptist Church, Danescourt, despite being considerably larger. The church was begun in 1903, designed by G.E. Halliday, the Diocesan Surveyor for Llandaff. It was built in response to the growth in the populations of Radyr and Morganstown in the late Victorian years. The nave was first used on Easter Sunday 1904. The dedication stone was laid by Robert Windsor-Clive, 1st Earl of Plymouth, who held the title of Viscount Windsor at nearby St Fagans and had donated the land upon which the church was built. He had formerly served as Cardiff's mayor in the 1890s. The chancel, vestry and tower were added in 1910.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Official information
Christ Church in Radyr serves as the main church for the local community, offering regular worship services and supporting various local organizations. The church features a fine organ, a grand piano, and a choir, and is known for its welcoming atmosphere.
From the Wikipedia article
Christ Church is a Grade II listed Anglican church in Radyr, Cardiff, Wales. It is a daughter church of St John the Baptist Church, Danescourt, despite being considerably larger. The church was begun in 1903, designed by G.E. Halliday, the Diocesan Surveyor for Llandaff. It was built in response to the growth in the populations of Radyr and Morganstown in the late Victorian years. The nave was first used on Easter Sunday 1904. The dedication stone was laid by Robert Windsor-Clive, 1st Earl of Plymouth, who held the title of Viscount Windsor at nearby St Fagans and had donated the land upon which the church was built. He had formerly served as Cardiff's mayor in the 1890s. The chancel, vestry and tower were added in 1910. An extension, housing parish function rooms, was added in the late 20th century. The original vestry is now a chapel.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.5138, -3.2513
- District
- Cardiff
- Parish
- Radyr and Morganstown
- Postcode
- CF15 8EW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cardiff West
- Established
- 1904
- Nearest railway station
- Radyr — 0.4 km
- Official site
- garthma.wales
Sources
- wikidata: Q29491809 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Christ Church, Radyr (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of Christ Church?
- Church of Christ Church is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF15 8EW), in the parish of Radyr and Morganstown.
- What is Church of Christ Church?
- Church of Christ Church — Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Church of Christ Church?
- The nearest railway station is Radyr, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF15 8EW.
- When was Church of Christ Church built?
- Built or established in 1904.
- Is Church of Christ Church a listed building?
- Church of Christ Church is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Church of Christ Church free to visit?
- Yes, Church of Christ Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of Christ Church?
- The nearest railway station is Radyr, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF15 8EW.