Care of Church Buildings Annual Report 2020

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Care of Church Buildings Annual Report 2020 Contents Overview Many churches have also used the time careful renewal of fabric and forging new Page 1 Overview to plan repair and improvement works as partnerships, promises to safeguard and shown by the number of faculty applications transform the future of fi ve of the diocese’s made in 2020. That many of these works largest Grade I listed churches. Page 2 St Asaph have gone ahead, despite restrictions and risk assessments, is testament to the large Compliance with Welsh Government advice Page 12 Bangor numbers of wardens and volunteers who during the past year has meant the closing support these buildings. Their faithfulness, and reopening of churches, sometimes 2020The unprecedented year of enforced church without which our church buildings would more than once. In St Davids Diocese, the Page 18 St Davids closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic has simply fall into disrepair, fi nds its echo in the “second wave” of the virus resulted in more presented a range of challenges for local durability of ancient buildings that speak of than 90% of churches reverting to online churches. We have all learned to adapt and divine changelessness even during a time of worship, a trend that is set to continue, even Page 26 Llandaff have developed, at pace, materials to support great anxiety. when churches are fully open again. Careful local churches both with opening them safely thought and attention is now being given to but also to conduct online worship and In Llandaff Diocese, two churches with bright churches that may need to close permanently Page 34 Monmouth outreach. Stories of local church impact in futures are the Grade II Church of St Anne’s as we emerge from the pandemic. We communities during this national crisis are Roath, which is now home to the new are developing better processes to ‘close Page 40 Swansea and Brecon heartening and proof that churches remain at worshipping community of ‘Urban Crofters’, churches well’ and care for them properly until the heart of Welsh communities. who are making good progress in bringing this new futures can be found. decaying building back to life. The second is Page 44 Cathedrals and Churches Commission In St Asaph Diocese for example, there have the Diocese’s fl agship project - Citizen Church We are working closely with the Welsh been several inspirational examples of social - in collaboration with the Church Revitalisation Places of Worship Forum to see how it can outreach across the diocese – preparation Trust, which has seen the Grade II Church of best connect with and support grass roots Page 46 Closure and Redundancies and delivery of hundreds of hot meals each St Andrew & St Teilo’s in Cardiff transformed people caring for places of worship – online week to residents in Newtown, Powys; an into a City Centre Resource Church. activities, such as webinars, have opened up incredibly busy Food Club in Holywell; online new possibilities. crafts with prayer and meditation sessions In Bangor Diocese the £3m “Llan” project, from Gwersyllt; and the preparation and with a signifi cant focus on pilgrimage, Looking forward, we are focussing attention delivery of hygiene hampers to residents including an interpretation programme on net zero carbon. We are appointing around Towyn on the north coast. In across a number of church buildings, was our fi rst paid post in this area with a new addition, there has been the completion launched during the past year, and promises Climate Change Champion who will help us Copyright: of major reordering schemes at St Grwst to open up many of our church buildings to discern how our church buildings can adapt Llanrwst; St Bartholomew Sealand; and new audiences and to tell their story with to this challenge. Published by the Representative Body of the Church in Wales, July 2021. Ss Asaph and Cyndeyrn, now making them Christian conviction. The year also saw the Thomas Lloyd No part of this publication maybe reproduced without prior permission from the Publications Manager: The Representative Body of the Church in Wales, 2 Callaghan Square, Cardiff . CF10 5BT fi t for the 21st century as accessible, fl exible launch of the “Stones Shout Out” capital Chair All pictures © of the Representative Body of the Church in Wales. community spaces. project that, through coordinated fundraising, Cathedrals and Churches Commission

1 St Asaph List ‘A’ Applications 2020

Created and Created and Application No. Church Grade Summary of Works Application No. Church Grade Summary of Works Completed Completed 2020-005487 St Cynfarch, Hope I Improvement of furniture in Vestry 06/01/2020 2020-005716 St Paul, Gorsedd II Organ tuning 26/04/2020 2020-005503 St Thomas, Rhyl II* Repair to faulty boiler 11/01/2020 2020-005743 St Ann, Rhyl Application of breathable sealant keim Lotexan to rear wall to stop fl aking 27/05/2020 2020-005504 St Thomas, Rhyl II* Repair/replacement of leaking water pipe (behind organ) 11/01/2020 2020-005776 St Bridget, Lower Dyserth II* Felling of 2 cypress trees and 1 pine tree in the churchyard 21/06/2020 2020-005505 St Thomas, Rhyl II* Annual gas safety check 11/01/2020 2020-005786 St Cynon, Tregynon II Replacement of rotten bottom wooden rail on sundial on tower 30/06/2020 2020-005528 St Ann, Rhyl Maintenance to frame and shackle for single bell on roof 21/01/2020 2020-005806 Christ Church, Rhesycae Trimming of two trees in the NW corner of the churchyard 18/07/2020 2020-005554 St Cynfarch, Hope I Felling of diseased trees in churchyard 31/01/2020 2020-005809 St Thomas, Rhyl II* Annual testing of lightening conductor by Dawson Steeplejacks 27/07/2020 Affi x a small plaque within a toilet cubicle to mark the position of the time 2020-005810 St Thomas, Rhyl II* Annual service of Fire extinguishers, etc 27/07/2020 2020-005568 St Grwst, Llanrwst I 06/02/2020 capsule installed January 2020 2020-005817 St Llwchaiarn, Llanmerewig II* Like-for-like replacement of church wiring 03/08/2020 2020-005576 St Thomas, Rhyl II* Organ maintenance 11/02/2020 2020-005831 St Paul, Gorsedd II Annual lightning conductor test 10/08/2020 2020-005596 St Margaret, Bodelwyddan II* New incumbent name to be placed on notice board outside the church gates 20/02/2020 2020-005835 St Mary, Welshpool I Replace/repair leaking lead gulleys on roof 12/08/2020 2020-005597 St Margaret, Bodelwyddan II* Name of new incumbent placed on the notice board outside the church gates 20/02/2020 Remedial works to lightening conductor, provision of a mat to reduce the 2020-005850 St Paul, Gorsedd II 21/08/2020 2020-005599 St Margaret, Bodelwyddan II* Repair low external wall in the graveyard 24/02/2020 resistance 2020-005618 St Thomas, Rhyl II* PAT testing of items in church 27/02/2020 2020-005865 St Mary, Towyn II* Annual fi re equipment check 02/09/2020 Cathedral: 2020-005866 St Mary, Towyn II* Annual PAT test 02/09/2020 2020-005621 I Installation of 3 noticeboards in the tearoom attached to St Asaph Cathedral 28/02/2020 Ss Asaph and Cyndeyrn, St Asaph 2020-005867 St Mary, Welshpool I Unblocking of existing drainpipe to left of main door 03/09/2020 2020-005627 St Ann, Rhyl Tuning of organ 04/03/2020 2020-005869 St Mary, Towyn II* Remove damaged tree in graveyard 04/09/2020 2020-005634 St Thomas, Rhyl II* Faulty electric socket in Vicars vestry 08/03/2020 2020-005870 St Mary, Towyn II* Update information on external notice board 04/09/2020 2020-005637 St Tyrnog, Llandyrnog II* Felling of Tree which has been deemed unsafe 09/03/2020 2020-005880 St Peter, Ruthin I Replace the existing lighting with new LED lights in existing positions 14/09/2020 2020-005662 St Michael, Nannerch II* Reconstruct churchyard gate 17/03/2020 2020-005885 St Paul, Gorsedd II Annual fi re inspection 17/09/2020 2020-005665 St Thomas, Rhyl II* Annual service of tower clock by Smith of Derby 19/03/2020 2020-005889 St Paul, Gorsedd II Annual church boiler service 18/09/2020 Repair/replace vandalised door and lock to gas meter cupboard situated in 2020-005676 St Thomas, Rhyl II* 05/04/2020 the grounds 2020-005890 St Thomas, Rhyl II* Temporary repairs to potholes in parking enclosure and driveway 18/09/2020 2020-005701 Holy Trinity, Rhyl II Cutting back overgrown holly bush 17/04/2020 2020-005892 St Thomas, Rhyl II* Refi t existing carpet to prevent risk of trips and falls 20/09/2020 2020-005711 St Paul, Gorsedd II Cleaning gutters and work on churchyard paths 26/04/2020 2020-005901 St Mary, Treuddyn II Prune low branches in the churchyard 23/09/2020 View and repair as necessary lead fl ashing/soakers on west end of north 2020-005712 St Paul, Gorsedd II Tree work 26/04/2020 2020-005919 St Derfel, Llandderfel I 03/10/2020 facing church roof 2020-005713 St Paul, Gorsedd II Update of notice details in churchyard 26/04/2020 2020-005922 St Paul, Gorsedd II Floodlight repair 04/10/2020 2020-005714 St Paul, Gorsedd II Maintenance of church boiler 26/04/2020 2020-005926 St Thomas, Rhyl II* Gutter clearing and checking 06/10/2020 2020-005715 St Paul, Gorsedd II Update of details on vicars board in church 26/04/2020 2 3 St Asaph List ‘A’ Applications 2020 continued

Created and Application No. Church Grade Summary of Works Date Date Determined by Registrar Completed Application No. Church Grade Summary of Works Submitted and the Number of Days from 2020-005933 St Thomas, Rhyl II* Repair to gutter joints - replace black bitumen sealant to fi ll gaps 09/10/2020 by Applicant Submission to Determination 2020-005938 St Cynfran, Llysfaen II* Removal of lower branches of trees overhanging public highway 14/10/2020 2019-005409 St Michael, Abergele II* Repair to main porch timber 12/11/2019 07/01/2020 56 2020-005941 St Ann, Rhyl Clear gutters in preparation for winter 19/10/2020 Renewing west barge boards, removal of 2019-005455 St Michael, Llanfi hangel Glyn Myfyr II* decayed plasterwork internally and overhaul 09/12/2019 09/01/2020 31 2020-005945 St Ann, Rhyl Repairs to gutters and fi lling holes to prevent water leaking 19/10/2020 of rainwater goods. 2020-005976 Ss Deiniol and Marcella, Marchwiel II* Rewiring the existing system like for like 29/10/2020 2019-005459 St Margaret, Bodelwyddan II* Installation of a bench into the churchyard 10/12/2019 07/01/2020 28 Remedial work to try to straighten the 'Normandy Tree'. Use of stakes and Repair of stone wall at entrance to the church 2020-006010 Holy Trinity, Rhyl II 13/11/2020 2020-005521 St Mary, Treuddyn II 03/02/2020 07/03/2020 33 ties. from Ffordd y Bont Road 2020-006024 Holy Trinity, Rhyl II Servicing of fi re Extinguishers 24/11/2020 2020-005548 St Chad, Holt I Repair the asphalt roof covering to the tower 30/01/2020 22/04/2020 83 2020-006027 St John Evangelist, Dolanog Move the portable wooden harmonium 25/11/2020 2020-005593 St Grwst, Llanrwst I Replacement gas meter housing and plinth 20/02/2020 15/03/2020 24 2020-006073 Christ Church, Rhesycae Cutting trees 21/12/2020 2020-005605 St Trillo, Rhos-on-Sea II* Replace missing slate ridge tiles 26/02/2020 17/04/2020 51 2020-005616 St Peter's Internal painting of the church 27/02/2020 22/04/2020 55 Repair to window masonry/lintels and 2020-005617 St Michael, Abergele II* 27/02/2020 17/04/2020 50 sacrifi cial apron The installation of a peal board in the ringing 2020-005628 St Mary, Chirk I 04/03/2020 22/04/2020 49 room to record a record peal rung in 2019 St Asaph List ‘B’ Applications 2020 Replacement of existing oil tank with a new 2020-005657 St Myllin, Llanfyllin II 60 minute, fi re-rated bunded tank in the same 14/03/2020 17/04/2020 34 location Date Date Determined by Registrar Treatment of woodworm in bell tower as per Application No. Church Grade Summary of Works Submitted and the Number of Days from 2020-005667 St Thomas, Rhyl II* 20/03/2020 17/04/2020 28 by Applicant Submission to Determination QI report June 2019 Investigation of and treatment of reported 2019-005276 St Peter, Llanbedr Dyff ryn Clwyd II* Repair and upgrading electrics 25/09/2019 07/01/2020 104 2020-005702 Holy Trinity, Rhyl II 17/04/2020 20/05/2020 33 woodworm as per QI report March 2020 External work to east wall mortar to combat 2019-005336 St Michael, Caerwys II* 15/10/2019 07/01/2020 84 damp penetration using hot lime mix 2020-005754 Emmanuel, Penyff ordd Internal painting 09/06/2020 08/07/2020 29 2019-005351 St Tysilio, Llandysilio II Rebuild a section of churchyard Wall 19/10/2019 07/01/2020 80 2020-005756 St Paul, Isycoed II Exterior painting of windows and gutters 09/06/2020 10/10/2020 123 Repair of vestry roof to prevent damp Repair damage to roof and guttering caused 2019-005390 St Cynfarch, Hope I 06/11/2019 07/01/2020 62 2020-005757 St Ann, Rhyl 02/09/2020 12/09/2020 10 ingress - repointing & minor lead repair by vehicle delivering skip Various repointing and coping stone 2020-005762 St Mary, Towyn II* Replace boiler 12/06/2020 28/07/2020 46 maintence for vestry and chancel. North 2019-005401 St Thomas, Glyndyfrdwy 11/11/2019 09/01/2020 59 Remedial works to electrical system as per entrance re-pointing and internal plaster 2020-005787 Holy Trinity, Rhyl II QI Report. Current electrical system has 30/06/2020 12/09/2020 74 works been deemed unsafe

4 5 St Asaph List ‘B’ Applications 2020 continued St Asaph Full Faculty Applications 2020

Date Date Determined by Registrar Date Date Determined by Chancellor Application No. Church Grade Summary of Works Submitted and the Number of Days from Application No. Church Grade Summary of Works Application and the Number of Days from by Applicant Submission to Determination Validated Validatation to Determination 2020-005814 St Margaret, Bodelwyddan II* Installation of a bench 29/07/2020 10/10/2020 73 Remedial work to sort out fl ooding problems 2019-000731 All Saints, Deganwy II* in cellar under church and to dig new drains 15/01/2019 17/05/2020 488 Replacing 2 x CCTV cameras and recording 2020-005859 St Michael, Abergele II* 27/08/2020 10/10/2020 44 to take fl ood water away drive. Addition of two external cameras Re-plastering of internal north wall and re- St Margaret, Installation of memorial bench in church 2019-003149 ordering of Lady Chapel to create an area 07/03/2020 10/05/2020 64 2020-005861 St Trillo, Rhos-on-Sea II* 07/09/2020 10/10/2020 33 Garden Village, Wrexham grounds for private prayer Roof repairs. Slates slipped or fallen due to 2019-003159 St Mary, Treuddyn II Erect a bench in the churchyard 17/10/2019 17/05/2020 213 2020-005862 St Mary, Brymbo II adverse weather, in some places there is 01/09/2020 12/09/2020 11 water ingress, in others not yet! 2019-004228 St Katherine, Bryn Pydew Disposal of moveable church contents 20/01/2020 17/05/2020 118 Repair rainwater goods, repair purlin ends, Replace roof tiles over the main body of the 2020-005894 St Mary, Llanllugan II* 21/09/2020 01/11/2020 41 2019-005292 St John Evangelist, Pool Quay II 28/11/2019 18/03/2020 111 and repair cement fi llet to SW face of roof church 2020-005898 St Deiniol, Worthenbury I Pointing to north wall, below guttering 23/09/2020 29/11/2020 67 2019-005317 St Beuno, Berriew II Clean and overhaul organ 28/11/2019 08/01/2020 41 Restoration of internal decoration as per QI Fix a memorial plaque formerly in 2020-005918 St Derfel, Llandderfel I 04/10/2020 11/11/2020 38 report 2019 2019-005321 Corpus Christi, Tremeirchion II* Tremeirchion Chapel on the wall of the Darn 08/07/2020 17/09/2020 71 Replace existing oil tank with similar size Newydd inside the church 2020-005923 St Gwyddelan, Llanwyddelan 28/10/2020 29/11/2020 32 double bunded tank Rmove the unsafe/unstable stone pillar at Repairs to Church Porch, sole plates and re- the entrance of church grounds and replace 2020-005939 St Derfel, Llandderfel I 15/10/2020 29/11/2020 45 2019-005335 St Mary, Minera II 28/11/2019 08/01/2020 41 glazing of front windows with steel post to match the railing already in-situ - Retrospective application 2020-005959 St John, Pontfadog Replacement of oil tank 27/10/2020 29/11/2020 33 Repair to the stonework of a boundary wall 2019-005360 St Mary, Llanfair Talhaiarn II* 02/02/2020 19/04/2020 77 2020-005988 St Nicholas, Montgomery I Replacement of lead in lead lined roof gully 02/11/2020 29/11/2020 27 to the churchyard 2019-005377 St Tyssil, Llandyssil II Emergency replacement of heating boiler 14/12/2019 12/01/2020 29 Repair to incoming below ground electricity 2019-005380 St Mary, Mold I 07/03/2020 18/03/2020 11 power line Replacement of broken glass panes in 2019-005405 St Thomas, Rhyl II* 26/09/2020 02/11/2020 37 vicars vestry window Installation of Helios Heaters in the north 2019-005418 All Saints, Deganwy II* andsouth aisle of the church to improve the 28/11/2019 02/11/2020 340 and enable wider use of the two aisles To replace the wire mesh on the tower with 2019-005434 St Garmon, Castle Caereinion II louvre guards to prevent the entry of rain 01/11/2020 14/11/2020 13 water into the tower

6 7 St Asaph Full Faculty Applications 2020 continued

Date Date Determined by Chancellor Date Date Determined by Chancellor Application No. Church Grade Summary of Works Application and the Number of Days from Application No. Church Grade Summary of Works Application and the Number of Days from Validated Validatation to Determination Validated Validatation to Determination New memorial plaque to mark the position Internal ﬂ oor & plaster repairs; construction 2019-005435 St Grwst, Llanrwst I of human remains found during major 07/01/2020 17/05/2020 131 of new facilities in north aisle; adapting restoration and reordering work in 2019 & altering furnishings; repositioning wall 2020-005781 St Cynhafal, Llangynhafal I 26/09/2020 07/12/2020 72 Replace two sections of damaged painted memorials; redecoration; new bore hole 2019-005436 St Llwchaiarn, Llanllwchaiarn II 09/01/2020 17/05/2020 129 glass all to match existing water supply, drainage to treatment plant & irrigation 2019-005470 Christ Church, Brynymaen II* Install new handrail in tower 20/01/2020 18/03/2020 58 Repair to windows and frames. Sealing 2020-005789 Holy Trinity, Rhyl II 08/07/2020 17/09/2020 71 Repairs following latest Quinquennial and around frames to prevent water ingress 2020-005492 Ss Deiniol and Marcella, Marchwiel II* repairs to stone work to remove rusting iron 17/04/2020 01/07/2020 75 cramps especially on the Tower 2020-005791 St Cystenin, Llangystenin II Repairs to window 18/10/2020 02/11/2020 15 2020-005496 St Mary, Rhuddlan II* Repairs to WW1 memorial window 02/02/2020 16/05/2020 104 2020-005794 St Grwst, Llanrwst I Secure British Legion Standards to the wall 29/08/2020 02/11/2020 65 Repointing and repair of four Grade 2 listed Refurbishment of church toilets with the 2020-005510 St Cynfarch, Hope I 17/04/2020 01/07/2020 75 addition of an accessible toilet - new plans tombs to north of Church 2020-005802 St John, Rhosnesni 28/07/2020 17/09/2020 51 (see petition ref 2018-000289 for original Installation of a freestanding small pipe 2020-005557 St Margaret, Bodelwyddan II* 07/03/2020 04/06/2020 89 application) organ in the west gallery Provide handrails to the external vestry Adaptation and relocation of the victorian 2020-005808 St Paul, Gorsedd II 28/07/2020 17/09/2020 51 2020-005558 St Grwst, Llanrwst I 17/04/2020 17/09/2020 153 steps screen Install a satellite dish to provide internet Installation of a new sound system in the 2020-005863 All Saints, Sinan 26/09/2020 02/11/2020 37 2020-005592 St David, Froncysyllte 09/05/2020 04/06/2020 26 access church to provide an external toilet and kitchen 2020-005644 St Mary, Nercwys II* 20/05/2020 18/09/2020 121 facilities within the vestry Interpretation proposals within the church St Dyfnog, and access improvements within the 2020-005726 I 20/05/2020 05/08/2020 77 Llanrhaeadr-yng-Nghinmerch churchyard to construct a fence and to surface a path. 2020-005733 St Mary, Llanfair Talhaiarn II* Upgrading of heating system and reordering 26/06/2020 17/09/2020 83 Cathedral: Introduction of new freestanding choir stalls 2020-005745 I 26/06/2020 17/09/2020 83 Ss Asaph and Cyndeyrn, St Asaph for the nave of the Cathedral Re-slating of (liturgical) north side of chancel 2020-005771 St Paul, Craigydon II 05/07/2020 18/09/2020 75 roof

8 For further information on any faculty applications, please contact the Diocesan Oﬃ ce (see contact details on ﬁ nal page of this report) 9 WHO is WHO: DAC membership of St Asaph 2020

Roger Dutton ...... Chancellor Owain Llyr Williams ...... Registrar

DAC Members: Menna Gerrard ...... DAC Chair and RIBA Chartered Member The Venerable Barry Wilson ...... Archdeacon of Montgomery The Venerable Andy Grimwood ...... Archdeacon of St Asaph The Venerable John Lomas ...... Archdeacon of Wrexham The Reverend Canon Nia Morris ...... Clergy Kirsty Henderson ...... Building Conservation Adviser, Local Authority Terry Parry ...... Structural Engineer Dr Bob Silvester ...... Archaeologist John Smout ...... Artist and Architectural Historian Anthony Williams ...... Lawyer John Williams ...... Architect The Reverend Jason Bray ...... Clergy Dave Raggett ...... Bell Adviser John Hosking ...... Organ Adviser

Also in attendance at DAC Meetings: Diane McCarthy ...... Diocesan Secretary Michael Plane ...... Diocesan Churches Inspector Rachel Cutler ...... Churches Conservation and Development Oﬃ cer and DAC Secretary

10 11 Bangor List ‘A’ Applications 2020

Created and Application No. Church Grade Summary of Works Date Date Determined by Registrar Completed Application No. Church Grade Summary of Works Submitted and the Number of Days from 2020-005690 St Tudur, Darowen Removal of debris above mesh in porch and possible replacement of wire mesh 08/04/2020 by Applicant Submission to Determination Replacement of a defective unfi xed wooden ladder with a new aluminium Repairs to woodblock fl oor following fl ood 2020-005692 St Tydecho, Mallwyd II* 09/04/2020 2020-005821 St Twrog, Maentwrog II 06/08/2020 29/09/2020 54 ladder for safe access to bell chamber damage Urgent repairs to slipped and missing tiles in 2020-006009 St Mary, Barmouth I Fill small holes to prevent rat infestation 12/11/2020 2020-005836 Eglwys y Groes, Maesgeirchen 12/08/2020 07/10/2020 56 roof gully Instillation of a roof alarm for insurance 2020-005942 Cathedral: St Deiniol, Bangor I 19/10/2020 02/12/2020 44 purposes Installation of a roof alarm to prevent the 2020-005943 St Beuno, Clynnog Fawr I 19/10/2020 02/12/2020 44 theft of lead Installation of a roof alarm to prevent the 2020-005944 St Cybi, Holyhead I 19/10/2020 02/12/2020 44 theft of lead Bangor List ‘B’ Applications 2020 The replacement of a boiler in the same 2020-005985 Eglwys y Groes, Maesgeirchen location and utilising an existing fuel supply 02/11/2020 10/11/2020 8 and existing piperuns Date Date Determined by Registrar Installation of two teak benches in 2020-005995 St Gwenllwyfo, Llanwenllwyfo II* 04/11/2020 10/11/2020 6 Application No. Church Grade Summary of Works Submitted and the Number of Days from churchyard by Applicant Submission to Determination Repair fl oor at rear of nave, repair of ceiling 2020-005685 Holy Trinity, Lower Corris 08/04/2020 11/05/2020 33 plaster in nave and vestry Repair of fl oor in transept and ladder in bell 2020-005688 St Mary, Llanbrynmair II* 08/04/2020 21/05/2020 43 tower Investigation of ceiling defects & fungus in 2020-005689 St Tudur, Darowen 08/04/2020 11/05/2020 33 vestry 2020-005691 St Tydecho, Cemaes II Repair of windows and doors 08/04/2020 11/05/2020 33 2020-005738 Holy Trinity, Lower Corris Repairs to slate roof covering 21/05/2020 16/07/2020 56 2020-005739 St Mary, Llanbrynmair II* Repairs to slate roof coverings 21/05/2020 16/07/2020 56 2020-005740 Ss Ust and Dyfrig, Llanwrin II* Repairs to slate roof coverings 21/05/2020 09/11/2020 172 2020-005741 St Tydecho, Mallwyd II* Repair to slated roof covering 21/05/2020 16/07/2020 56 Adaptation of slate louvres at high level of tower to mitigate water ingress and 2020-005753 St Mechell, Llanfechell II* 07/06/2020 15/07/2020 38 limewashing of exterior. Internal clearing and removal of cementitious render

12 13 Bangor Full Faculty Applications 2020

Date Date Determined by Chancellor Date Date Determined by Chancellor Application No. Church Grade Summary of Works Application and the Number of Days from Application No. Church Grade Summary of Works Application and the Number of Days from Validated Validatation to Determination Validated Validatation to Determination To repair and reinstate wrought iron gate to Christ Church, Rhosybol (former Installation of services beneath churchyard 2020-005486 St Cybi, Holyhead I 03/03/2020 21/03/2020 18 2020-005750 09/07/2020 31/07/2020 22 the lower churchyard arch church) path Restoration of stained glass windows and 2020-005751 St Mary, Bodewryd II Disposal and removal of contents 21/09/2020 15/10/2020 24 2020-005539 St Gwenfaen, Rhoscolyn II 04/05/2020 17/06/2020 44 stonework 2020-005803 St Mary, Tregarth Commemorative Bench 21/09/2020 07/10/2020 16 Like for like replacement of stained glass 2020-005542 St Mary, Betws-y-Coed II* 03/03/2020 08/06/2020 97 window following a break in 2020-005822 St David, Blaenau Ffestiniog Repairing damage following break-in 21/09/2020 06/10/2020 15 Stabilise the east gable wall, underpin part Repairs and conservation identifi ed in the 2020-005545 St John Baptist, Carno 21/05/2020 17/06/2020 27 2020-005823 St Mary, Dolgellau II 01/12/2020 17/12/2020 16 of the vestry walls and re-decorate interior Ezra report for 2020-25 Repairs to bell and where necessary bell- Repairs and conservation identifi ed in the 2020-005569 Ss Mary and Egryn, Llanegryn I 18/05/2020 17/06/2020 30 2020-005826 St Illtyd, Llanelltyd II* 01/12/2020 14/12/2020 13 cote Ezra report for 2020-25 Alteration to the fabric of the church, and Works to insert a staircase and viewing introduction and removal of furniture and 2020-005832 St Cybi, Holyhead I platform into the North East Tower at the 21/09/2020 02/10/2020 11 2020-005668 St David, Nefyn 02/04/2020 08/06/2020 67 fi ttings: reordering. Associated relocation of Roman Fortlet, Caergybi memorial plaque 2020-005671 St Peter, Machynlleth II Repairs to boundary wall 02/04/2020 08/06/2020 67 Conservation and repair of west gable 2020-005674 St Hywyn (Old), Aberdaron I 21/09/2020 06/10/2020 15 masonry and associated works Provision of a new accessible toilet and beverage preparation area at west end of nave plus associated plumbing and electrical 2020-005684 St Ddwywe, Talybont II* 08/04/2020 15/04/2020 7 works, relocation of font, refurbishment of north doors and conservation repairs to rainwater goods 2020-005693 St John Baptist, Llanystumdwy II Conservation and repair of lychgate 10/06/2020 26/08/2020 77 2020-005700 St Cyngar, Llangefni II Gift of a new stained glass window 21/09/2020 03/11/2020 43 2020-005707 St Ffraid, Trearddur Bay Replacement of sewer pipe in churchyard 24/04/2020 08/06/2020 45 Archaeological excavations in the lower churchyard, emerging from 2020-005734 St Cybi, Holyhead I 10/06/2020 25/06/2020 15 recommendations after a ground penetrating radar survey 2020-005749 St Celynnin, Llwyngwril II Roof Repairs 11/11/2020 17/12/2020 36

14 For further information on any faculty applications, please contact the Diocesan Oﬃ ce (see contact details on ﬁ nal page of this report) 15 WHO is WHO: DAC membership of Bangor 2020

Professor Norman Doe ...... Chancellor Gwyn Davies ...... Registrar

DAC Members: The Very Reverend Kathy Jones ...... DAC Chair and Dean of Bangor Cathedral The Reverend Lindsay Ford ...... Clergy Elinor Gray-Williams ...... Architect The Venerable Andy Herrick ...... Archdeacon of Anglesey The Venerable Andrew Jones ...... Archdeacon of Meirionnydd The Venerable Mary Stallard ...... Archdeacon of Bangor Andrew Kepczyk ...... Architect Frances Lynch Llewellyn ...... Archaeologist Pam Odam ...... Diocesan Council Member Kenneth Searson ...... Ministry Area Council Member The Reverend Canon Angela Williams ... Ministry Area Leader Rory Wilson ...... Architect Joan Yates ...... Grants sub-committee member

Also in attendance at DAC Meetings: Siôn Rhys Evans ...... Diocesan Secretary Alun Jones-Davies ...... Parsonage Board Inspector Katie Gill ...... Property Administrator Rebeka Davie-Tettmar ...... Director of Projects, Property and Operations

16 17 St Davids List ‘A’ Applications 2020

Created and Application No. Church Grade Summary of Works Date Date Determined by Registrar Completed Application No. Church Grade Summary of Works Submitted and the Number of Days from 2020-005609 St James, Reynalton II Replacing churchyard gate (Like for Like) 26/02/2020 by Applicant Submission to Determination 2020-005624 St Twrog, Llanddarog II Remedial work on trees in churchyard 03/03/2020 2020-005513 St Mary, Cardigan II* Repair to weather vane 21/01/2020 24/02/2020 34 Repair storm damage: 1 new ridge tile, bed 2020-005727 St Mary, Roch II Replacement of existing carpet due to wear and tear 05/05/2020 2020-005516 St Gwyndaf, Llanwnda II* 16/01/2020 26/01/2020 10 in others, rehang gutter 2020-005858 St David, Llanarth II* Emergency repair to churchyard wall 25/08/2020 2020-005519 St Gwyndaf, Llanwnda II* Replacement of existing wall heaters 16/01/2020 26/01/2020 10 2020-006045 St Gwenog, Llanwenog I Repaint outer walls of church with white lime wash as part of regular upkeep 03/12/2020 Reset loose and dangerous coping stones to 2020-005536 St Edith, Llanedi II 09/02/2020 24/02/2020 15 2020-006076 St Margaret, Pendine II* Paint the inside of the church 22/12/2020 north wall of crypt Repairs to the vestry, general maintenance 2020-005543 St Mary, Manorowen II 29/01/2020 24/02/2020 26 as advised in QI report Phase one of works required advised in 2020-005551 Five Saints, Llanpumsaint 29/05/2020 28/07/2020 60 2019 QI report Repairs to the south and west boundary St Davids List ‘B’ Applications 2020 walls of the churchyard to include repointing, taking down and rebuilding of Date Date Determined by Registrar 2020-005555 Ss Nicholas and John, Monkton I unsafe sections using existing stone. Work 04/02/2020 24/02/2020 20 Application No. Church Grade Summary of Works Submitted and the Number of Days from on the internal face to be carried out above by Applicant Submission to Determination ground level. Crack repairs to south/west boundary wall Repairs to buttress(rake out and re-point, 2019-003099 St David, Ammanford II install 2 x 1200mm Cintec Anchors); 04/11/2019 02/01/2020 59 Emergency repairs to churchyard wall, installation of 2 x door air vents 2020-005582 Holy Trinity, Newcastle Emlyn II then further repairs to same over the next 17/02/2020 24/02/2020 7 few years Complete replacement of outside guttering 2019-004235 St Mary, Llanllwch II* 16/01/2020 26/01/2020 10 to the church building "Replacement of nave, choir and altar 2020-005588 St Michael and All Angels, Dafen II* lights - current lights not ﬁ t for purpose 16/02/2020 24/02/2020 8 Introdution of a portable hearing loop system 2019-005275 St Llawddog, Cilgerran II* 25/09/2019 26/01/2020 123 being too dim" with associated loudspeakers Emergency repairs to the churchyard 2020-005610 St James, Reynalton II 26/02/2020 22/03/2020 25 2019-005474 St Anne, Cwmﬀ rwd Repair and maintenance of church structure 08/02/2020 22/03/2020 43 stone wall 2020-005484 St Dingad, Llandovery II* Removal of fallen tree restore dry stone wall 03/01/2020 26/01/2020 23 Work to install a new central heating gas Assorted safety repairs to gutters, 2020-005663 The Holy Spirit, Hubberston boiler in the church, and associated works, 23/04/2020 26/09/2020 156 2020-005488 St Sulien, Silian 07/01/2020 12/01/2020 5 downspouts and decorative pillar including zoning Emergency work to re-align leaning north Check the stability of plaster above the west 2020-005499 St Davids Cathedral I 20/01/2020 24/02/2020 35 pinnacle and parapet to tower 2020-005699 St Llawddog, Pontarsais door when ladder access is available, and 24/08/2020 12/10/2020 49 make good any repairs required Replacement of west door mortice lock and 2020-005508 St Sulien, Silian 13/01/2020 26/01/2020 13 rim bolt

18 19 St Davids List ‘B’ Applications 2020 continued St Davids Full Faculty Applications 2020

Date Date Determined by Registrar Date Date Determined by Chancellor Application No. Church Grade Summary of Works Submitted and the Number of Days from Application No. Church Grade Summary of Works Application and the Number of Days from by Applicant Submission to Determination Validated Validation to Determination Construction of toilet and kitchen, removal of Urgent work is required to renew one stone 2019-002015 St Aidan, Llawhaden II* 16/01/2020 20/03/2020 64 2020-005708 St Davids Cathedral I louvre to the louvred bell chamber opening 23/04/2020 03/05/2020 10 three rows of pews and resiteing of the font in the west elevation of Porth y Twr Refurbishment of the south porch 2019-002024 St Mary the Virgin, Pembroke I 06/11/2019 21/01/2020 76 Replacement of two windows following kitchenette and associated works 2020-005725 Ss Faith and Tyfei, Lamphey II 02/05/2020 05/05/2020 3 storm damage 2019-002062 St Cathen, Llangathen II* Church repairs and reordering 17/06/2019 19/03/2020 276 2020-005735 Dewi Sant, Tumble Reslating Vestry roof 18/05/2020 05/07/2020 48 Replace old church lights and heaters Repair and paint troughings, down pipes with new infrared heating LED and low lights. Remove and replace loose plaster. 2020-005770 St Sadwrn, Llansadwrn II and wooden fascias as advised in recent 01/07/2020 08/08/2020 38 2019-002069 St Michael, Ciliau Aeron II 24/02/2020 21/04/2020 57 QI report Remove loose fl aking paint, fi ll cracks with lime based fi ller, prime walls and apply 2 2020-005774 St Tydfi l, Llechryd Upgrade heating system 18/06/2020 25/07/2020 37 coats of earthborn clay paint Remove paper from internal walls and paint 2020-005783 St Mark, Gwenlli 07/08/2020 12/10/2020 66 2019-003097 St Tybie, Llandybie II* Installation of memorial bench in churchyard 24/02/2020 19/04/2020 55 to combat dampness Fixing roll of honour to the walls of the Replacement and repair of lath and plaster 2019-003153 St Peter, Lampeter II 17/01/2020 27/02/2020 41 2020-005819 St Peter, Lampeter II 06/08/2020 20/09/2020 45 Lady Chapel and plasterboard ceiling in lady chapel Maintenance and upgrading work in the Disposal of harmonium which is no longer 2019-004220 St Davids Cathedral I 19/02/2020 18/03/2020 28 2020-005887 St Ursula, Llangwyryfon 18/09/2020 01/11/2020 44 bell tower used and is riddled with woodworm Installation of a rear projector screen and Maintenance of boundary wall, some to be 2019-004222 St Cynwyl, Aberporth II 06/11/2019 08/01/2020 63 2020-005909 St Giles, Letterston 26/09/2020 01/11/2020 36 electrical socket for a projector re-built, more to be re-pointed 2019-005244 St Mary, Whitland Installation of outside eco toilet 12/01/2020 27/02/2020 46 2020-005950 St Michael, Penbryn I Application of exterior limewash 21/10/2020 01/11/2020 11 Installation of window grills on east, south 2019-005291 St Michael, Llanfi hangel-Genau'r-Glyn 12/01/2020 17/03/2020 65 2020-005968 St David, Abergwili II Internal redecoration of vestry 27/10/2020 03/11/2020 7 and west sides of church building Clean and apply fungicide to all elevations Installation of electric heaters and future of belfry. Inspect and repair lime mortar to 2020-006013 St Arthen, Llanarthne II* 17/11/2020 11/12/2020 24 2019-005372 St Cwrdaf, Llanwrda II installation of under-pew tubular heaters, 16/01/2020 06/05/2020 111 aff ected areas. Apply 2 coats of limewash. if required Apply coat of limewash with added linseed oil Works to alleviate dampness in the Replacement of area of damaged lathe & church tower and to provide safe access 2020-006021 St Leonard, Loveston II* 02/12/2020 11/12/2020 9 2019-005461 St Michael, Llanfi hangel y Creuddyn II* 12/01/2020 18/03/2020 66 plaster like for like for maintenance and to enable people to 2020-006031 Llandyfan Church, Llandyfan II Painting of church interior 29/11/2020 11/12/2020 12 enjoy guided visits Removal and disposal of Lady Chapel 2019-005464 St Davids Cathedral I organ, for temporary replacement with 12/01/2020 17/03/2020 65 loaned organ Fit bas-relief sculpture to wall, move 2019-005466 St Martin, Haverfordwest II* 12/01/2020 27/02/2020 46 hanging board of list of Vicars 20 21 St Davids Full Faculty Applications 2019 continued

22 For further information on any faculty applications, please contact the Diocesan Oﬃ ce (see contact details on ﬁ nal page of this report) 23 WHO is WHO: DAC membership of St Davids 2020

Nick Cook ...... Chancellor Arwel Davies ...... Registrar

DAC Members: Trefor Thorpe ...... Acting DAC Chair and Architect The Venerable Paul Mackness ...... Archdeacon of St David The Venerable Eileen Davies ...... Archdeacon of Cardigan The Venerable Dorrien Davies ...... Archdeacon of Carmarthen Alun Adams ...... Window & Stained Glass Adviser Zoe Bevans-Rice ...... Archaeologist and LPA Representative Thomas Lloyd ...... Chairman of Cathedral and Churches Commission Robert Scourﬁ eld ...... Amenity Societies Representative Peter Holden ...... Architect Andrew Faulkner ...... Architect Ian Hastilow ...... Bells Adviser Gorden Kilby ...... Organ Adviser Shaun Kimsey ...... Electrical Adviser Anthony Kleinberg ...... Masonry Adviser

Also in attendance at DAC Meetings: Janet Every ...... Care of Churches Oﬃ cer and DAC Secretary

24 25 Llandaﬀ List ‘A’ Applications 2020 Llandaﬀ List ‘B’ Applications 2020

Created and Application No. Church Grade Summary of Works Date Date Determined by Registrar Completed Application No. Church Grade Summary of Works Submitted and the Number of Days from 2020-005570 St Andrew, Penyrheol Carry out electrical safety work on existing system as per QI report 07/02/2020 by Applicant Submission to Determination 2020-005571 St Andrew, Penyrheol Replace microphones on existing sound system 07/02/2020 2019-005299 Holy Trinity, Ystrad Mynach II Repair of churchyard boundary walls 04/10/2019 25/04/2020 204 Replacing the existing gas central heating 2020-005575 St Mary, St Fagans II* Annual servicing of fi re extinguishers 10/02/2020 2020-005512 St Crallo, Coychurch I 17/01/2020 23/02/2020 37 boiler 2020-005583 St Catherine, Caerphilly Replace window glass - like for like, modern glass 13/02/2020 Provision of external tap for ground 2020-005526 St Mark, Gabalfa 13/02/2020 25/04/2020 72 2020-005584 St Mark, Gabalfa Removal and disposal of fi re hose reel 13/02/2020 maintenance work 2020-005601 St Mary, St Fagans II* General maintenance of church organ 24/02/2020 Clear and level an area of ground within 2020-005650 St Theodore, Port Talbot II* Repair to organ following ingress of rain water 11/03/2020 2020-005590 St Mary, St Mary Church II the churchyard and lay limestone tiles for 19/02/2020 25/04/2020 66 the erection of a bench 2020-005658 St Mary, St Fagans II* Annual service and maintenance of church roof alarm 13/03/2020 2020-005623 St Peter, Brynna Repainting the interior of the church 29/02/2020 25/04/2020 56 Replacement of single glazed Crittal window fi tting with modern double 2020-005679 All Saints, Rhiwbina 07/04/2020 Ss Illtyd Gwynno and Dyfodwg, glazed fi tting 2020-005646 II* Llantrisant tower emergency repair 22/05/2020 18/07/2020 57 Llantrisant Replacement of fi tted and freestanding cupboards in the choir vestry with new 2020-005682 All Saints, Rhiwbina 07/04/2020 Repairs to and the upgrading of the freestanding cupboards, secured to the wall surfaces 2020-005647 St Theodore, Port Talbot II* 11/03/2020 21/10/2020 224 lightning conductor 2020-005683 All Saints, Rhiwbina Replacement of existing kitchen suite to choir vestry with like for like installation 07/04/2020 2020-005680 All Saints, Rhiwbina Redecoration of choir vestry 07/04/2020 25/04/2020 18 2020-005777 St John, Aberkenfi g Replace fi re door at the back of the church (due to two break ins within a month) 22/06/2020 Removal of redundant radiator to facilitate Rebush all clappers, replace worn clapper pins (as needed), worn staple bolt on 2020-005681 All Saints, Rhiwbina 07/04/2020 25/04/2020 18 2020-005841 Llandaff Cathedral I 19/08/2020 replacement of old window fi tting bell 6 and the crown staple assembly on bell 6 fl at Resurface the upper part of the church 2020-005873 St Theodore, Port Talbot II* Place new lock on all entrance doors 04/09/2020 2020-005705 St Fagan, Trecynon II driveway with the same colour and material 23/04/2020 25/04/2020 2 2020-005878 St Mary, St Fagans II* Undertake 'safety' work on trees in churchyard 13/09/2020 as existing Minor works recommended in 2018 QI 2020-005905 St Mary, Penmark II* "Rebush the clappers on all six bells" 24/09/2020 report: roof slate replacement, areas 2020-005730 St Catwg, Pentyrch II 12/05/2020 12/05/2020 0 2020-005906 St Mary, Penmark II* Replace the pulley assemblies on all six bells 24/09/2020 of repointing, redecoration of rainwater 2020-005949 St Mary, St Fagans II* Maintenance of church roof alarm 21/10/2020 goods, drain cleaning To add a new bench near the garden of 2020-005975 St Asaph Cathedral I Urgent redecoration of the weather vane ironwork on the Prichard Tower 28/10/2020 2020-005764 St Ilan, Eglwysilan II 29/06/2020 15/08/2020 47 remembrance in the churchyard Repair attic hatch, and fi t safety rail inside the attic space to include fi re 2020-005980 St Andrew, Penyrheol 31/10/2020 General maintenance work including roof stopping inside the attic space as per QI report 2020-005778 St Andrew and St Teilo, Cathays II 22/06/2020 23/06/2020 1 and gutter repairs "The lightning conductor failed its inspection. It is recommended installing 2020-005998 St Cynwyd, Llangynwyd II* 05/11/2020 2020-005815 Christ Church, Radyr II Replacement of existing boiler and fl ue 30/07/2020 27/09/2020 59 additional copper tape & electrodes driven in to the ground" Replacement of 12th bell clapper with a 2020-006028 St Mary, St Fagans II* Clear church gutters and rainwater goods 26/11/2020 2020-005842 Llandaff Cathedral I composite clapper and the replacement of 19/08/2020 27/09/2020 39 2020-006048 St Peter, Pentre II* Restoration of beams 07/12/2020 the crown staple assembly on bell 6 Flat

26 27 Llandaﬀ List ‘B’ Applications 2020 continued

Date Date Determined by Registrar Date Date Determined by Chancellor Application No. Church Grade Summary of Works Submitted and the Number of Days from Application No. Church Grade Summary of Works Application and the Number of Days from by Applicant Submission to Determination Validated Validation to Determination Providing a safe way of securing ropes Works to the chancel east wall south and to allow roof repairs to be undertaken by north slope coping kneelers; repairs to 2020-005849 St Andrew and St Teilo, Cathays II 21/08/2020 23/08/2020 2 2019-005245 St David, Resolven 28/11/2019 27/04/2020 151 installing anchor systems at ground levels rainwater pipes and guttering; renew hood on either side of the church mould detail Installation of lightening protection system 2019-005253 St Mary, Whitchurch II Repair to damaged stained glass window 18/01/2020 25/02/2020 38 2020-005908 St Ceinwyr, Llangeinor II* 25/09/2020 10/10/2020 15 to meet current regulations Reinstatement of central gateway on the Repairs on chancel roof including lead east boundary and internal re-ordering 2020-005931 St Ellteyrn, Capel Llanilltern II 07/10/2020 21/10/2020 14 abutment fl ashing and dpc to create new offi ce area in the gallery, 2019-005261 St Mary the Virgin, Bute Street, Cardiff II 22/10/2019 09/03/2020 139 Re-pointing of external walls and repair to interpretation centre in the north aisle 2020-005940 St Theodore, Kenfi g Hill 20/10/2020 31/10/2020 11 bath stonework and to re-locate the sacristy in the south west porch Stone work repairs to the area surrounding 2020-006020 St Isan, Llanishen II 23/11/2020 12/12/2020 19 the roof of the main entrance porch Repairs to the fabric of the building plus relocate font, re-order chancel, replace 2019-005270 St Margaret, Gilfach 28/11/2019 11/05/2020 165 lighting in nave/chancel, remove pews and replace with loose seating 2019-005288 St Cadoc, Aberpergwm II* Installation of CCTV 05/02/2020 11/05/2020 96 2019-005310 St Catharine, Baglan I Repair churchyard steps and wall 28/11/2019 01/06/2020 186 Restoration of small areas of crumbling lime mortar render in the sanctuary and Llandaff Full Faculty Applications 2020 2019-005346 St Mary, Wenvoe II* nave. Redecoration of repaired areas as 03/11/2019 09/01/2020 67 required to match existing colour scheme and materials Date Date Determined by Chancellor Application No. Church Grade Summary of Works Application and the Number of Days from Rebuilding of defective boundary retaining Validated Validation to Determination wall adjacent to public pavement. 2019-005358 Holy Nativity, Penarth Remodelling of ground levels in part of the 18/01/2020 10/03/2020 52 2019-002088 St Mary, St Fagans II* Erect new notice board in churchyard 12/02/2020 09/03/2020 26 area of churchyard. Removal of diseased Refurbishment of east & west gable walls. ash trees 2019-003180 St David, Maesteg II* 11/11/2019 09/01/2020 59 Repair work to nave fl oor Additional of inscription to glass entrance Incorporation of external handrails to 2019-005393 St Fagan, Trecynon II doors; installation of new stained glass 28/11/2019 06/10/2020 313 2019-004200 St Augustine, Penarth I 28/11/2019 30/01/2020 63 stepped areas and external illumination window - both in memory of Fr Paul Bennett Reordering of church to include removal of 2019-005238 St David, Ogmore Vale pews, and construction of a kitchen/WC at 27/01/2020 25/02/2020 29 the rear of the nave

28 29 Llandaﬀ Full Faculty Applications 2020 continued

Date Date Determined by Chancellor Date Date Determined by Chancellor Application No. Church Grade Summary of Works Application and the Number of Days from Application No. Church Grade Summary of Works Application and the Number of Days from Validated Validation to Determination Validated Validation to Determination Fix the historic Mothers' Union memorial Repairs to the raised parapets of the plaque (which was originally fastened pitched roofs and the windows to the to the wall of St Peter's Church in north side of the nave, repointing to the 2019-005402 St Ilan, Eglwysilan II* 09/12/2019 09/03/2020 91 2020-005546 St John Baptist, Sully II 25/04/2020 11/05/2020 16 Senghenydd) to the wall of the church fl ag stone fl oor of the west tower, plus to preserve the heritage of the Mothers repairs to internal plaster and decorations Union in the Aber Valley damaged by ingress of water 2019-005433 Ss Ilid and Curig, Llanilid II Repairs to roof and internal vestry wall 09/12/2019 06/02/2020 59 2020-005547 Llandaff Cathedral I Installation of the Marshall Panel 25/04/2020 06/10/2020 164 lterations to include; new wc in tower, new Installation of lead cover fl ashing with step 2019-005442 St Tyfodwg, Llandyfodwg II* 09/12/2019 27/04/2020 140 fl ashing and secret gutter to the south face screen and welfare facilities 2020-005578 St John Baptist, Newton Village I 09/03/2020 11/05/2020 63 Replacement of existing Halogen lighting of the nave roof where the roof abuts the 2019-005471 St Andrew, St Andrew's Major II* with energy effi cient LED throughout 18/01/2020 27/04/2020 100 east face of the tower wall chancel and nave To remove existing, deteriorated, unsafe and potentially dangerous, churchyard 2019-005472 St David, Cowbridge Road West Repointing works to gable copings 27/01/2020 10/03/2020 43 2020-005645 All Saints, Penyfai II 10/09/2020 07/11/2020 58 pathway surfaces and replace with resin Repairs to the fabric of the church building 2019-005479 St Andrew and St Teilo, Cathays II 01/01/2020 08/10/2020 281 substance and reordering of the nave Place a WWI memorial plaque, formally Installation of a CCTV camera inside the 2020-005649 St Theodore, Port Talbot II* placed in St. Peter's Goytre, on the north 03/05/2020 07/11/2020 188 2020-005482 St Ilan, Eglwysilan II church to try to avoid the frequent damage 23/02/2020 06/10/2020 226 wall of the tower experienced in 2019 2020-005651 St James, Wick II* Repositioning of altar 25/04/2020 22/12/2020 241 2020-005497 St Catharine, Baglan I Refurbishment of the bells in the tower 25/04/2020 04/08/2020 101 Repair of stonework around chancel 2020-005652 St James, Wick II* 25/04/2020 12/08/2020 109 Upgrade of heating system, replacing window 2020-005498 St Andrew, St Andrew's Major II* sections of pipework and removing 09/03/2020 27/04/2020 49 2020-005653 St James, Wick II* Repairs to tower 25/04/2020 12/08/2020 109 redundant equipment Re-roofi ng of church tower and lychgate Fabric consolidation and repairs to ensure 2020-005500 St Denys, Lisvane II* 18/01/2020 19/02/2020 32 and associated works a sound weather tight structure, rectifying damage caused to the building from 2020-005670 St Fagan, Trecynon II 25/04/2020 04/08/2020 101 2020-005515 St Hilary, St Hilary II* Remedial works to the tower 26/02/2020 27/04/2020 61 water ingress and poor detailing. Roofi ng, To re-lay replace and/or renew fl oor tiles at rainwater goods, parapets, walling, 2020-005517 St Thomas, Neath II* 26/02/2020 27/04/2020 61 foot of chancel steps timberwork, linings and decorations Exhumation of the coffi n of John Malcolm Richardson to allow suffi cient space to be 2020-005801 St Nicholas, St Nicholas II* 17/07/2020 18/07/2020 1 created to accommodate the burial of his wife Mary Wendy Richardson

30 31 Llandaff Full Faculty Applications 2020 continued WHO is WHO: DAC membership of Llandaff 2020 Date Date Determined by Chancellor Application No. Church Grade Summary of Works Application and the Number of Days from Validated Validation to Determination Conservation repairs to external envelope HH Judge Andrew Keyser ...... Chancellor including rainwater goods, stone repairs, Harriet Morgan ...... Registrar 2020-005888 St Mary, Aberavon II 26/09/2020 07/11/2020 42 repointing, timber decorations and laying new lead to the valley gutters Creation of area within the churchyard DAC Members: 2020-005896 St Mary, St Mary Church II for the interment of ashes including 01/10/2020 01/12/2020 61 Matthew Williams ...... DAC Chair replacement of kerb stone The Venerable Mike Komor ...... Archdeacon of Margam Ss Illtyd Gwynno and Dyfodwg, Repair of painted glass window following 2020-005910 II* 12/10/2020 01/12/2020 50 Llantrisant break-in The Venerable Peggy Jackson ...... Archdeacon of Llandaff 2020-005928 St Barnabas, Penygraig Replacement infra red heaters 23/11/2020 30/12/2020 37 The Reverend Canon Philip Masson ..... Clergy Replacement preaching cross and 2020-005932 St John Baptist, Sully II 17/10/2020 30/12/2020 74 Amanda Needham ...... Conservation Architect repointing to calvary base Tracey Connelly ...... Local Authority Representative Replacement of tiles on the south chancel roof where "nail sickness" has caused Judith Leigh ...... Amenity Societies Representative 2020-005955 St Ilan, Eglwysilan II widespread slippage. This work was 03/11/2020 01/12/2020 28 Professor Denys Pringle ...... CBA Representative completed with permission from the Archdeacon as an emergency Stefan Horowskyj ...... Conservation Architect Installation of new window bars in the 2020-005973 Llandaff Cathedral I 03/11/2020 22/12/2020 49 The Reverend Canon Stephen Kirk ...... Clergy David Chapel David Moore ...... Bells Adviser Installation of an audio visual recording system and cameras to enable live- Stephen Moore ...... Organs Adviser 2020-005974 Llandaff Cathedral I 03/11/2020 22/12/2020 49 streaming of services as a response to the Oliver Fairclough ...... Art Adviser Coronavirus pandemic restrictions Replace the existing double doors on the inside of the church with a frameless Also in attendance at DAC Meetings: 2020-006029 St Andrew, Penyrheol 30/11/2020 30/12/2020 30 toughened glass double-door, including a Sarah Perons ...... Church Development Offi cer sandblasted Celtic design

32 For further information on any faculty applications, please contact the Diocesan Oﬃ ce (see contact details on ﬁ nal page of this report) 33 Monmouth List ‘A’ Applications 2020 Monmouth List ‘B’ Applications 2020

Created and Date Date Determined by Registrar Application No. Church Grade Summary of Works Completed Application No. Church Grade Summary of Works Submitted and the Number of Days from 2020-005629 St Llywel, Llanllowel (Former Church) II* Carry out pruning of all trees in churchyard following professional survey 04/03/2020 by Applicant Submission to Determination 2020-005675 St Nicholas, Trellech I Removal , repair and re-insertion of 6 small oak windows in the Tower 05/04/2020 2019-005378 St Thomas, Redwick I Rebuilding of part of south churchyard wall 30/10/2019 05/02/2020 98 Like-for-like repair work to stone louvres on 2020-005838 St Peter, Blaenavon II* East Vestry window replacement and vestry door frame repair 13/08/2020 north elevation of tower. Renewal of anti bird 2020-005877 St Llywel, Llanllowel (Former Church) II* Clearance of overgrown shrubbery and limb reduction of several mature trees 10/09/2020 2020-005529 St Cadoc, Caerleon II* mesh. Gaps behind base of clock face to be 05/02/2020 01/04/2020 56 Removing old abandon nests from Bell Tower and cleaning any debris and fi lled with lime mortar and stone packing to 2020-005886 St Mary, Panteg II treating the area with Ornikill disinfectant. The tower will be bird proofed on 18/09/2020 prevent access by squirrels completion with wire mesh 2020-005630 St John Baptist, Penhow II Repointing of external stonewalls to tower 17/03/2020 09/04/2020 23 2020-005902 St Teilo, Llanarth (former church) II* Replace entrance gates 24/09/2020 Urgent repairs to tower roof - which appears 2020-005669 St Nicholas, Trellech I 30/03/2020 30/03/2020 0 2020-005916 St Stephen, Newport Disposal of an upright piano from St Stephen's Church Hall 02/10/2020 to have signifi cant water ingress Replacement of rotten wooden supports 2020-005989 St John Baptist, Penhow II Internal redecoration to vestry 02/11/2020 in the old bell platform and replacement of 2020-005768 St Nicholas, Trellech I 17/06/2020 25/06/2020 8 2020-006061 St Mary, Panteg II Replacing the churchyard gates 16/12/2020 rotting fl oor to enable safe access to external balcony of the tower Upgrading the electrics in the kitchen to 2020-005769 St Dingat, New Tredegar create a new circuit so we can safely operate 17/06/2020 18/06/2020 1 appliances necessary for hospitality Addition of wooden bench with carved 2020-005780 St Stephen, Newport memorial inscription to garden of 09/07/2020 30/09/2020 83 remembrance St Llywel, Llanllowel 2020-005871 II* Urgent repair to boundary wall 09/09/2020 11/09/2020 2 (Former Church) Provision of a bench in the churchyard for 2020-006025 St James the Elder, Llanvetherine II 24/11/2020 03/12/2020 9 the use of visitors Replacement of broken clock striking 2020-006033 Christ Church, Ebbw Vale II 29/11/2020 11/12/2020 12 mechanism with a modern electronic device

34 35 Monmouth Full Faculty Applications 2020

Date Date Determined by Chancellor Date Date Determined by Chancellor Application No. Church Grade Summary of Works Application and the Number of Days from Application No. Church Grade Summary of Works Application and the Number of Days from Validated Validation to Determination Validated Validation to Determination Ground fl oor WC reconfi guration and Moving front row of pews to alternative refurbishment including provision of new location within the the church to create an Cathedral: 2019-005350 St Mary, Abergavenny I 02/01/2020 28/01/2020 26 2019-000753 I additional accessible toilet/shower room. 23/04/2020 27/04/2020 4 improved circulation area at the east end St Woolos, Newport Refurbishment of fi rst fl oor WC to include of the main and north aisles additional new shower facility 2019-005406 St Cadoc, Trevethin II Installation of new wall memorial plaque 10/02/2020 20/03/2020 39 Restoration of Victorian Diamond Jubilee 2019-001781 St Thomas, Overmonnow II* 30/07/2020 05/08/2020 6 Completely replace existing roof slates drinking fountain with new Spanish slate and any roof To create accessible toilet facilities by 2019-005453 Christ Church, Llangybi 16/12/2019 20/03/2020 95 2019-001975 St Teilo, Llantilio Pertholey I 20/01/2020 28/01/2020 8 timbers that are in poor condition. Install adapting and enlarging existing toilet appropriate felting to the roof joists Addition of traditional locks to porch and Construction of an accommodation pod 2019-001999 St Nicholas, Grosmont I 20/01/2020 20/03/2020 60 2019-005463 St Cadoc, Penrhos II* 20/01/2020 16/02/2020 27 tower doors within the north aisle and vestry Installation of a defi brillator inside the Rmoval and disposal of old choir stalls 2019-005478 Cathedral: St Woolos, Newport I 17/02/2020 27/02/2020 10 2019-002021 St Peter, Goytre II porch of the church. It will be attached to 08/07/2020 28/10/2020 112 and installation of bespoke new ones the wall Repair of supporting beam in old bell Remove redundant central heating from 2020-005767 St Nicholas, Trellech I 04/08/2020 28/08/2020 24 2019-003113 St Michael, Lower Machen II* 11/10/2019 09/01/2020 90 platform the Morgan Chapel Erect a sign for the heritage centre in the 2020-005552 St Mary, Portskewett I 28/05/2020 31/10/2020 156 Internal re-ordering to provide toilets, churchyard kitchen facilities, fl exible use seating 2019-003123 St Michael, Mitchel Troy II* 10/10/2019 08/01/2020 90 Assessment and repair of the east & west and nave altar whilst retaining Victorian gable ends of the main roof, including chancel 2020-005602 St Hilda, Griffi thstown 01/05/2020 25/07/2020 85 pavement copings, lead fl ashing and Repairs to lychgate roof tiles and oak 2019-004213 St Cadoc, Caerleon II* 29/11/2019 28/01/2020 60 pointing support posts Re-order 2 pews following faculty 2018- Installation of disabled WC in vestry. 2020-005639 St Mellon, St Mellons I 000606 and totally replace the current 30/09/2020 26/10/2020 26 St Michael, Construction of new vestry in NW corner 2019-005247 II* 18/10/2019 06/02/2020 111 heating system Llanfi hangel-ystern-Llewern of Nave alongside a server. Installation of Alterations and improvements to the associated water supply and drainage 2020-005736 St Stephen, Newport 28/05/2020 31/10/2020 156 church Urgent repairs to the tower: re-roofi ng, The replacement of defective quoin repairs to rotten woodwork, bells and bell- stoners to the north east corner of the 2019-005284 St Peter, Llanwenarth II* frame, installing water supply, new small 21/09/2020 22/09/2020 1 2020-005804 St Thomas, Overmonnow II* 24/07/2020 06/11/2020 105 chancel and the replacement of the top kitchen area, accessible WC, suitable step leading to the west door. drainage and sundial renovation St Peter, St Paul and St John, Re-erect gravestones, replace gate, 2020-005882 I 03/10/2020 06/11/2020 34 Llantrissent restore ground damaged by fallen tree

36 For further information on any faculty applications, please contact the Diocesan Oﬃ ce (see contact details on ﬁ nal page of this report) 37 WHO is WHO: DAC membership of Monmouth 2020

Mark Powell ...... Chancellor Tim Russen ...... Registrar

DAC Members: The Venerable Jonathan Williams ...... DAC Chair and Archdeacon of Newport The Venerable Sue Pinnington ...... Archdeacon of Gwent Valleys The Reverend John Connell ...... Clergy The Reverend Dean Roberts ...... Clergy Ashley Rogers ...... Structural Engineer Dr Peter Webster ...... Archaeologist Edward Holland ...... Architectural Historian Joe Hotson ...... Local Authority Representative Steven Knott ...... Chartered Building Surveyor Michael Plageman ...... Architect Professor Ray Howell ...... Archaeologist Oliver Fairclough ...... Arts Adviser Andrew Bull ...... Bells Adviser Dr Emma Gibbons ...... Organ Adviser Rachel Howells ...... Artefact Conservation Advisor Judith Leigh ...... Stained Glass Advisor

Also in attendance at DAC Meetings: Jonathan Perons ...... DAC Secretary

38 39 Swansea and Brecon List ‘A’ Applications 2020 Swansea and Brecon Full Faculty Applications 2020

Created and Application No. Church Grade Summary of Works Date Date Determined by Chancellor Completed Application No. Church Grade Summary of Works Application and the Number of Days from Prune 3 veteran Yew trees in the Churchyard using natural target pruning in Validated Validation to Determination 2020-005501 St Michael, Llanfi hangel Nant-Bran II 10/01/2020 accordance with BS3998 2010 Painted memorial stone to Lord Bingham 2019-002046 St Cynog, Boughrood II 14/04/2020 21/04/2020 7 2020-005608 St Michael, Dolau Tower Clock mechanism repair 26/02/2020 of Cornhill KG 2020-006053 St Mary, Bronllys II To upgrade the electric sockets fuses 08/12/2020 2019-004185 St Peter, Llanbedr-Ystrad-Yw II* Installation of Votive Candle Stand 27/03/2020 02/04/2020 6 Work on church/vestry door(s), nave 2019-005411 St Barnabas,Waunarlwydd fl oor, internal party windows, entry porch, 28/10/2020 29/10/2020 1 redecoration internally and externally Maintenance and restoration of the church 2020-005506 St David, Penllergaer 15/04/2020 07/05/2020 22 building Removal of items from the church prior to 2020-005518 St Andrew, Norton II* 11/02/2020 16/05/2020 95 redundancy Replacement of existing asbestos rainwater goods with new cast iron. Re-ordering of Nave west end and associated joinery 2020-005591 St Teilo, Bishopston II* 23/04/2020 28/04/2020 5 Swansea and Brecon List ‘B’ Applications 2020 repairs. Alterations and improvements for disabled use to the front pews, external Date Date Determined by Registrar paths and WC facilities Application No. Church Grade Summary of Works Submitted and the Number of Days from Install a weatherproof noticeboard for by Applicant Submission to Determination 2020-005594 St Peter, Cockett posters on the churchyard wall on Cockett 30/09/2020 01/10/2020 1 Road To repair the effi gy of Sir Grimbald by 2019-005473 St Edmund, Crickhowell II* attaching the loose stones. Clean both 28/01/2020 27/03/2020 59 An application for the disposal of furniture effi gies of Sir Grimbald and Lady Sybil 2020-005632 St Cattwg, Llanspyddid (former church) II and other items before the church is made 08/06/2020 11/06/2020 3 redundant Replacement of 30 old wooden church 2020-005530 St Illtyd, Oxwich II* 21/01/2020 02/04/2020 72 chairs with modern comfortable ones 2020-005640 Ss Cynidr and Mary, Aberyscir II Update electrics to comply with regulations 03/07/2020 06/07/2020 3 Repair and maintenance of graveyard 2020-005655 St Samlet, Llansamlet II Installation of new heating system 08/06/2020 11/06/2020 3 2020-005604 St Cynllo, Llanbister II* 25/02/2020 31/03/2020 35 boundary wall Repairs and strengthening to boundary 2020-005732 St Cynog, Penderyn (Former Church) II 25/10/2020 28/10/2020 3 Introduction of a free-standing wooden wall 2020-005698 St David, Abercrave rustic bench in the churchyard with a 15/04/2020 02/06/2020 48 Replace the outside light over the path, simple inscription put in an additional light outside, put 4 2020-005763 St Michael, Llanfi hangel Nant-Bran II 25/10/2020 28/10/2020 3 Installation of a bench with an inscription spotlights inside the church and carry out 2020-005996 St Illtyd, Fforestfach 08/11/2020 21/12/2020 43 in the churchyard an electrical safety check

40 For further information on any faculty applications, please contact the Diocesan Oﬃ ce (see contact details on ﬁ nal page of this report) 41 WHO is WHO: DAC membership of Swansea and Brecon 2020

Christopher Vosper ...... Chancellor Tim Davenport ...... Registrar

DAC Members: The Venerable Alan Jevons ...... DAC Chair and Archdeacon of Brecon The Venerable Jonathan Davies ...... Archdeacon of Gower The Reverend Canon Mark Beaton ...... Clergy Trevor Francis ...... Architect Trevor Thorpe ...... Architect Dr Edith Evans ...... Archaeologist Judith Doyle ...... Archaeologist Richard Williams ...... Organ Adviser Alun Adams ...... Window and Stained Glass Adviser

Also in attendance at DAC Meetings: Alison Amphlett ...... DAC Secretary

42 WHAT and WHO is the Cathedrals and Churches Commission?

The Cathedral and Churches Commission archaeology and art history. Its principle system including the operation of is an independent body within the Church duties are to: Diocesan Advisory Committees, faculty in Wales. It has a wide remit (see below), • Advise Diocesan Chancellors, procedures and the Ecclesiastical although its principal role is to advise Registrars or Diocesan Advisory Exemption process the Representative Body of the Church Committees on faculty applications • Advise the Representative Body on its in Wales, Diocesan Chancellors and relating to a cathedrals and churches built heritage Diocesan Advisory Committees on works to • Advise any member or body of • Advise on the potential disposal of cathedrals and nationally important listed members within the Church in church treasures aided by professional churches. Its members are practising and Wales on the care, conservation, consultants. retired professionals who have a wealth maintenance, repair and development of experience with historic buildings, of a cathedral or church architecture, building conservation, • Monitor the operation of the faculty

Cathedral and Churches Commission Members:

Thomas Lloyd, OBE, MA, FSA ...... Chair and Architectural Historian

Bob Silvester, BA, PhD, FSA ...... Archaeology and Heritage Specialist

Julian Orbach, BA ...... Architectural Historian

Wyn Evans, DD, FRHistS, FSA ...... Bishop of St Davids Diocese (retired)

Peter Welford, BA, Dip. Cons., RCA ...... Art Historian and Historic Buildings Consultant

Judith Leigh, BA, Dip Arch Cons., IHBC, FSA ...... Conservation Adviser Cathedral and Churches Commission Advisor:

Douglas Hogg, OBE, RIBA, RIAS ...... Cadw Chief Architect (Retired)

44 45 Closures and Redundancies 2020 Closed in 2020 continued Ref Dedication Address Listed?

2020 will be remembered as the year of unprecedented in history. The longer-term fi nancial reserves have been severely 2882 St Patrick Pennar, PEMBROKE DOCK. SA72 6SL N/L the pandemic (and much of 2021 too) with impact on communities of this enforced depleted. An inability to hold fundraising the necessary restrictions to prevent the closure of churches is not clear; for some activities and collect donations at services 3665 St Lawrence Gumfreston, TENBY. SA70 8R II* spread of Coronavirus Covid-19 having it has hardened their resolve to re-open has had a major impact even though there 4076 St Catherine Old Road, NEATH. SA11 3BU II* a massive impact on all aspects of life. and to fl ourish whilst for others it may have has been a large-scale move to on-line Churches were closed for public worship brought into focus that their church may no and direct debit giving in the last year. from March until June, by law, and when longer be sustainable. allowed to re-open, many were unable In writing this report, it is hard not to Churches Declared Redundant in 2020 to meet the stringent risk management Whilst the Representative Body and conclude that the rate of closures will requirements or focused their opening in Diocesan Boards of Finance were able signifi cantly increase over the next few Ref Dedication Address Listed? Future Plan other local churches. Church communities to provide signifi cant grant fi nance to years as the longer-term impact of the adapted their activities to provide on-line support local churches with their fi nancial pandemic is revealed. This will leave an 1016 St Katherine Bryn Pydew, LLANDUDNO JUNCTION. LL31 9QA N/L Sale services and support, but the extended commitments during the year (and into uncertain future for many listed churches closure of church buildings was truly 2021), it is clear that, in many cases, local across Wales. 1295 St Paul Dolfor, NEWTOWN. SY16 4BN II Sale

1500 St Michael Llanﬁ hangel-yng-Ngwynfa, LLANFYLLIN. N/L Sale

Closed in 2020 1958 St Michael Llanrug, CAERNARFON. LL55 4SS II* Sale Lease to Ref Dedication Address Listed? 2586 St Sulien Silian, LAMPETER. SA48 8AR N/L Community Group 2164 St Eugrad Parciau Estate, Llaneugrad, MOELFRE. LL72 8HT II* Transfer to other 5465 St Teilo Long View Road, Clase, Morriston, SWANSEA. SA6 7HH N/L denomination 2166 St Mihangel Llanﬁ hangel-Tre’r-Beirdd, MOELFRE. LL77 7UT II Lease to Friends Llandrindod-Newtown Road, Llananno, 5665 St Anno II* of Friendless LLANDRINDOD WELLS. LD1 6TT 2274 St Mary Bodewryd, AMLWCH. LL66 0AS II Churches Lease to 2516 St Catherine Llanfaes, BEAUMARIS. LL58 8LP II 5755 St Andrew Norton, PRESTEIGNE. LD8 2E II* Community Group 2533 St Ana Coedana, LLANERCHYMEDD. LL77 7EA N/L Lease to 5959 St Cattwg Brecon-Llandovery Rd, Llanspyddid, BRECON. LD3 8DP II Community 2539 St Tyfrydog Llandyfrydog, LLANERCHYMEDD. LL71 8AG II* Group

46 47 Key Contacts and further information

The Diocese of St Asaph The Diocese of Llandaff The Diocesan Offi ce, High Street, St Asaph, Denbighshire LL17 0RD The Diocesan Offi ce, The Court, Coychurch, Bridgend CF35 5EH 01248 354999 01656 868868 Email: stasaphoffi [email protected] Email: diocese.llandaff @churchinwales.org.uk

The Diocese of Bangor The Diocese of Monmouth The Diocesan Offi ce, Cathedral Close, Bangor LL57 1RL The Diocesan Offi ce, 64 Caerau Road, Newport NP20 4HJ 01248 354999 01633 267490 Email: [email protected] Email: MonmouthOffi [email protected]

The Diocese of St Davids The Diocese of Swansea and Brecon The Diocesan Oﬃ ce, Abergwili, Carmarthen SA31 2JG The Diocesan Centre, Cathedral Close, Brecon, Powys LD3 9DP 01267 236145 01874 623716 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

The Representative Body of the Church in Wales The Property Department The Church in Wales, 2 Callaghan Square, Cardiﬀ CF10 5BT 029 20348200 Email: [email protected]