Registers (including service and banns registers) 1685-1971; PCC minutes 1953-1973; Churchwardens' account books 1826-1919; other records 1920-1986.
Callwen Ecclesiastical Parish Records
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- ReferenceGB 216 P/301/CW
- Dates of Creation1685-1986
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description0.5 linear metres
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Dedicated to St Callwen until c. 1868, also known as Capel Colwyn or St Colwen's. Re-dedicated to St John the Baptist between 1964 and 1965. Originally a chapel of ease to Defynnog, became a separate parish c. 1868. Currently joint with Abercrave and Coelbren.
Arrangement
Ecclesiastical records are arranged into Incumbent's records, PCC records, Churchwardens' records and church affairs.
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Acquisition Information
It is the policy of the West Glamorgan Archive Service to withhold the names of depositors.
Note
Compiled by Richard Burman for the ANW project. The following source was used to compile this description: West Glamorgan Archive Service, Ecclesiastical Parishes, catalogue.
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Appraisal Information
All records deposited at West Glamorgan Archive Service have been retained.
Accruals
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