St David’s church Miskin

The current St. David’s Church in Miskin, dedicated to the patron saint of Wales, was built in 1907. It replaced an earlier corrugated iron church that had been constructed in 1878. The church stands in the centre of the village, not far from the War Memorial.

Funding for the church’s construction came from public donations and fundraising events, notably a Grand Fete held at Miskin Manor which raised over £1,000.

The church received its license on December 23, 1907 and was later consecrated by the Bishop of Llandaff, the Right Reverend Timothy Rees, on April 23, 1933.

The architect who designed St. David’s Church was E.M. Bruce Vaughan, a local professional. One of the notable features is the stained glass window dedicated to the Rhys-Williams family. The three most recent stained glass windows were designed by Jessie Bayes, an associate of William Morris and the Pre-Raphaelite artists. 

Two booklets have been published about the church – one covering its history and the other explaining the heraldic symbols found inside. These can be obtained from the parish.

The church has a Grade 2 listing status, recognizing it as a building of special architectural or historic interest. Full details of the listing can be found online by visiting the Cadw website

For more information about the history of the community of Pontyclun please visit our online museum