Eglwysilan - Church of St Ilan

A named place photographed at this map point in Rhondda Cynon Taf.

The church of Eglwysilan is dedicated to St Ilan, a 6th-century Celtic saint, and is likely to have been founded in the early medieval period, though its original construction date is uncertain. It reflects the tradition of small rural churches in Wales dedicated to local saints and is significant as a focal point for the community and the preservation of Welsh Christian heritage.