Historic churches · South Wales
Church of St John the Evangelist, Cardiff
In or near Cardiff.
Church of St John the Evangelist, Cardiff — 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
- Ninian Park · 0.4 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St John the Evangelist in Cardiff is located at postcode CF5 1NX. The nearest railway station is Ninian Park, which is 0.4 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St John the Evangelist, Cardiff is a Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 13792). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
Heritage listing
St John the Evangelist Church, Canton is a listed church in Cardiff, Wales. It is in the Rectorial Benefice of Canton.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Official information
Oriel Canfas is a contemporary art gallery located in the Canton area of Cardiff. It features a diverse range of art disciplines and is operated by an artists' co-operative, providing both studios and an educational space for workshops and exhibitions.
From the Wikipedia article
St John the Evangelist Church, Canton is a listed church in Cardiff, Wales. It is in the Rectorial Benefice of Canton.
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Background
History
The hamlet of Canton was part of the Parish of Llandaff, but the population of the area swelled during the early 19th Century as Cardiff industrialised and expanded. By the 1850s, it was considered that the area needed a church of its own. St John's was designed by John Prichard and John Pollard Seddon. The church was built in stages over a period of nearly 50 years; the nave was built first in 1854–5, followed by the aisles in 1858–9. Construction then slowed and the steeple and chancel were not added until 1868–70. G.E. Haliday modified the spire and added a west bay in 1902. Additional minor alterations were carried out in the 1950s. The church's first minister was Vincent Saulez, who…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4804, -3.2024
- District
- Cardiff
- Parish
- Canton
- Postcode
- CF5 1NX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cardiff West
- Established
- 1902
- Nearest railway station
- Ninian Park — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.orielcanfas.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q29491727 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St John the Evangelist Church, Cardiff (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St John the Evangelist, Cardiff?
- Church of St John the Evangelist, Cardiff is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF5 1NX), in the parish of Canton.
- What is Church of St John the Evangelist, Cardiff?
- Church of St John the Evangelist, Cardiff — Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Church of St John the Evangelist, Cardiff?
- The nearest railway station is Ninian Park, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF5 1NX.
- When was Church of St John the Evangelist, Cardiff built?
- Built or established in 1902.
- Is Church of St John the Evangelist, Cardiff a listed building?
- Church of St John the Evangelist, Cardiff is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Church of St John the Evangelist, Cardiff free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St John the Evangelist, Cardiff is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St John the Evangelist, Cardiff?
- The nearest railway station is Ninian Park, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF5 1NX.