The new parish of Bodelwyddan was created on 3 August 1860, from the communities of Bodelwyddan, Faenol and Pengwern, which until that date had been part of the parish of St Asaph. When it was first built, it was nicknamed the 'Pearl of the Vale'.
The creation of the new parish of Bodelwyddan in 1860 involved merging communities from the existing parish of St Asaph. It was named 'The Jewel of the Valley', signifying its significance and beauty.