Since converted into private residential use, stained glass has been relocated and re-used in the modern ‘St Paul’s Centre’ on the site of the former church hall.
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Notes from BLI Schedule:
Address:
Pendarvis Terrace, Port Talbot
Description:
A handsome stone built church on a prominent corner site with a generous curtilage (See Coflein description below).
Justification for Consideration:
The building represents a landmark along the main road from Port Talbot to Aberafan Beach and has an important place in the community.
Coflein:
St Paul’s church is located on the south-west side of Pendarvis Terrace. It was built in 1910 at the expense of Sir Arthur Vivian, architect unknown. It is constructed of Pennant sandstone with meagre Bath stone dressings under slate roofs. Of cruciform plan, the church long axis is aligned north-west by
south-east, and comprises clerestoried nave and apsidal chancel under one roof, single bellcote in corner between south transept and chancel and gabled vestry to south-east wall of transept, and gabled north-east entrance. The interior features passage aisles, full-height arches enclosing the clerestory windows and exposed grey brick.
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