NPRN707
Cyfeirnod MapSO19SW
Cyfeirnod GridSO1073491881
Awdurdod Unedol (Lleol)Powys
Hen SirMontgomeryshire
CymunedNewtown and Llanllwchaiarn
Math O SafleEGLWYS
CyfnodÔl-Ganoloesol
DisgrifiadGod the Holy Ghost catholic church was originally a flannel mill (see Syar's Mill NPRN: 410590) It was converted into the church in 1947 and greatly reduced in height to the ground and first floor level. The mill was originally Six-storey. There are some original openings in the ground storey of the church, but no other original features survive.
The sanctuary, altar and tabernacle were designed by Michael Murray. The altar is made of Welsh slate and aluminium.
References:
CPAT Report No.552: AN HISTORICAL AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL STUDY OF THE INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE OF NEWTOWN, POWYS, MID WALES by Mark Walters, 2003.
Undated postcard showing interior with information in the caption.