During the medieval period, churches were dedicated to a specific saint. A separate section of this Web site contains information about the patron saint . Although St. Bridget was known for her travels throughout Britain and her propensity for starting churches, there is no indication that she visited this Parish. This is possible, since the yew tree in the churchyard is believed to be older than the church and the largest in South Wales. It sits on a mound that local residents believe marks the remains of a Druid worship site.
Yew trees are important in pagan Celtic symbolism.
Early Christian missionaries often utilized established sites with religious significance as locations for their churches and communities. There are paving stones set into the ground around the base of the tree, although their date is not known. The site is unexcavated, so it is still a mystery. St. Bride's patron was resident in 1563. In 1950, the Reverend Harold George Rew became rector of St. Bride's and St. George's.