In the latest of our articles looking at Merthyr’s lost landmarks, here is a pictorial look at of some of the churches in the area that have disappeared into the ether….
St Mair’s Church, Dowlais
Built 1871-74. Demolished 1963.
St John’s Church, Penydarren
Built 1858. Demolished 2009.
St Mary’s Church, Alexandra Road, Merthyr
Built ? Demolished ?
St Mary’s Church, Georgetown
Built 1860. Demolished ?
St Peter’s Church, Abercanaid
Built 1911. Demolished 2015
St James Church, Pentrebach
Built 1860. Demolished ?
St Mary’s Church, Merthyr Vale
Built 1926. Demolished 1967
St Cynon’s Church, Quakers’ Yard
Built 1861. Demolished 1989.
If anyone has photographs of any other churches that are no longer with us, and there are a few I can’t find photos of, or if anyone can fill in any details, please get in touch.