Castle Square URC
Trefforest, Glamorgan
Castle Square is a small church set in a village which has now been almost taken over by the University of South Wales which is just up the road from the church.
Opening times
Sorry, there are no regular opening times for this church.
Address
Hopkinstown
Glamorgan
CF37 5RG
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51.5864518, -3.3172007
Constructed of Pennant sandstone in the Italianate style, this is where 'Cwm Rhondda', an unofficial Welsh national anthem, was first sung on 1 November 1907.
It was composed by local musician John Hughes, who was asked to write a hymn to celebrate the installation of a new pipe organ.
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Social heritage stories
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Glorious furnishings
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Walkers & cyclists welcome
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Space to secure your bike
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Parking within 250m
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On street parking at church
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Level access to the main areas
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Dog friendly
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Accessible toilets nearby
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Baptist Church
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Repair Grant, £10,000, 2009
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Our Repair Grants funded urgent repair work to help keep churches open.