St Peter's Church

The church features contrasting pink and buff-colored brick walls along with Pennant Sandstone and displays a prominent four-stage bell tower at 171 meters elevation.

Built between 1887 and 1890 by F.R. Kempson and Fowler under commission from Griffith Llewellyn, co-founder of the Rhondda Engine Works, at a cost of £20,000.

The interior contains an alabaster reredos with sculptured niches, original stone pulpit, and stained glass windows created by Dixon with specific designs in east and west.

The church requires Listed Building Consent from the council for any modifications, with unauthorized work considered a criminal offense subject to fines or imprisonment.

The structure earned the local nickname 'Cathedral of the Rhondda' due to its architectural scale and presence within the Pentre community.

Location: Pentre

Location: Rhondda Cynon Taf

Elevation above the sea: 171.6 m

GPS coordinates: 51.65490,-3.49103

Latest update: March 4, 2025 09:15