Historic churches · South Wales
Eglwys Dewi Sant
Also known as: Eglwys Dewi Sant, Caerdydd
In or near Cardiff.
Eglwys Dewi Sant — 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
- Cardiff Queen Street · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
Eglwys Dewi Sant is located in Cardiff, postcode CF10 3LN, and is accessible via Cardiff Queen Street railway station, which is 0.4 km away. Entry is free, and the site is wheelchair accessible.
About
Eglwys Dewi Sant is a Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 13787). 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
Eglwys Dewi Sant (St David's Church, though originally dedicated to St Andrew) is a Grade II listed church building in the centre of Cardiff, Wales. It is the only church in the Diocese of Llandaff to conduct its services exclusively in the Welsh language.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Official information
Eglwys Dewi Sant, also known as St David's Cathedral, is a prominent church located in Cardiff, Wales. It serves as a venue for live theatre and musicals, showcasing a variety of performances throughout the year.
Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Eglwys Dewi Sant (St David's Church, though originally dedicated to St Andrew) is a Grade II listed church building in the centre of Cardiff, Wales. It is the only church in the Diocese of Llandaff to conduct its services exclusively in the Welsh language.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
St Andrew's Crescent was laid out as a formal space in the 1850s by the trustees of the Bute Estate, with the intention of having a church at its centre. In 1859, architects John Prichard and John Pollard Seddon (working as Prichard & Seddon) came up with a design with a wide nave and a crossing steeple. John Newman describes the resulting church, dedicated to Saint Andrew, as a "rather unimpressive building". It was completed and consecrated in 1863 but had been reduced in ambition and cost. Alexander Roos, the Bute architect, had taken over in 1862. Transepts and vestries by William Butterfield, as well as porches on either side, were added in 1884–1886. In 1856 the Marchioness of Bute…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.4850, -3.1741
- District
- Cardiff
- Parish
- Castle
- Postcode
- CF10 3LN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cardiff South and Penarth
- Phone
- +44 2920 878 889
- Established
- 1863
- Nearest railway station
- Cardiff Queen Street — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q19369346 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Eglwys Dewi Sant, Cardiff (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Eglwys Dewi Sant?
- Eglwys Dewi Sant is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF10 3LN), in the parish of Castle.
- What is Eglwys Dewi Sant?
- Eglwys Dewi Sant — Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Eglwys Dewi Sant?
- The nearest railway station is Cardiff Queen Street, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF10 3LN.
- When was Eglwys Dewi Sant built?
- Built or established in 1863. Designed by John Pollard Seddon.
- Is Eglwys Dewi Sant a listed building?
- Eglwys Dewi Sant is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Eglwys Dewi Sant a protected site?
- Yes — Eglwys Dewi Sant is part of the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Eglwys Dewi Sant free to visit?
- Yes, Eglwys Dewi Sant is free to enter.
- How do I get to Eglwys Dewi Sant?
- The nearest railway station is Cardiff Queen Street, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF10 3LN.