- Nprn: 11357
- Cadw Ref: 62/F/66(3)
- Cadw Record No: 8608
- Summary: The fellowship of the Pen-Dref Congregational Chapel was established c.1640 by the preacher Vavasour Powell, though the first chapel building dated from 1707. This was subsequently destroyed by an anti-nonconformist mob, and rebuilt at the governments expense in 1717. A second rebuilding took place in 1829 with the only element incorporated from the earlier chapel being a memorial stone, unusual for a non-conformist chapel as it includes Latin text. Remodelling works took place in the 1890's and a lean-to vestry added during the early twentieth century. The present chapel, dated 1890, is built in the Simple Round-Headed style with a long-wall entry plan. The chapel is constructed from Flemish bond red brick with a slate roof. Of particular note is the extant gallery which is supported on cast-iron peirs. The renowned hymn-writer, Ann Griffiths, was converted to Non-Conformism in an outdoor ceremony at this church in 1796. Pen-Dref is now Grade 2 Listed.
RCAHMW, November 2010 - Description: Built in 1707, rebuilt and then destroyed by a mob in the aftermath of the Jocobite rebellion. Rebuilt in 1717, 1829 and 1890, architect T.Owen of Liverpool. Built in a simple round-headed style, long-wall entry type. Present status [1994]: Chapel
The fellowship of the Pendref Congregational Chapel was established c.1640 by the preacher Vavasour Powell, though the first chapel building dated from the early years of the eighteenth century. It was subsequently destroyed by an anti-nonconformist mob, and so was rebuilt at the governments expense in 1717. This chapel was later destroyed to make way for a further rebuilding, completed in 1829. The only element incorporated from the earlier chapel was a memorial stone which was unusual for a non-conformist chapel in that it includes Latin text. Further remodelling took place in the 1890s, and a lean-to vestry was added the early twentieth century.
The chapel is constructed from Flemish bond red brick, with a slate roof and eave bracket. The gabled doorcases with terracotta facings date to the 1890s. Within are round-arched doorways with panelled doors. Of particular note is the still extant gallery dating to the 1890s, which is supported on cast-iron peirs.
The renowned hymn-writer, Ann Griffiths, was converted in an outdoor ceremony at this church in 1796.
Source: Cadw Listed Building Record
RCAHMW Inventory Documents
K Steele, RCAHMW, 18 November 2008 - Remodelled: Int., Ws, Dcs: 1890-1899 Source:Cadw
- Porches & E. Extension: 1900-1999 Source:MTCP
- Built: 1714 Source:MTCP
- Established: c.1640 Source:Parkinson, A.J.
- Built: 1708 Source:Cadw
- Built: 1707 Source:Religious Census
- Demolished: 1715 Source:Parkinson, A.J.
- Convers. To Nonconformism: 1796 Source:Cadw
- Inscriptions: 1717 Source:MTCP (plaque)
- Inscriptions: 1829 Source:MTCP (plaque)
- "rebuilt" After Mob Destr.: 1717 Source:Cadw
- Rebuilt: 1717 Source:Plaque
- Rebuilt: 1830 Source:Religious Census
- Rebuilt & Enlarged: 1829 Source:Plaque
- Vestry: 1920A Source:Cadw
- Date Of Chapel: 1890 Source:
- Rebuilt: 1890 Source:
- Architect: 1890-1899 Thomas Owen, Liverpool
- Hymn Writer: 1796 Ann Griffiths,
- £ 2400: 1905 (RCCEORBWM)
- 350: 1851 (Religious Census)
- 100: 1905 Sittings (RCCEORBWM)
- 140: 1851 (Religious Census)
- 503: 1905 Sittings (RCCEORBWM)
- Chapel: 1998 (Blwyddiadur)
- Chapel: 07/2011 (R Scourfield)
- Materials
- Brick
- Monument Type: CHAPEL
- Form: Building
- Style: Simple Round-Headed
- Gallery: On three sides
- Plan: Long-wall entry
- Pulpit Position: Front wall
- Window Glazing: Florentine Tracery
- Windows: Round-Headed
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Images from Coflein
Map
- Grid Reference: SJ14401931
- Address: HIGH STREET; MILL LANE, LLANFYLLINLLANFYLLIN
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Pendref Chapel
Just a very beautiful building
This is such a beautiful building, stunning photograph as well
Many thanks for posting
Hello
My great great grandparents were married in Kinnerton Chapel in Old Radnor on 21st May1850. I have been searching for information on the Chapel, so was pleased to find this website. I have now located it on Google Street View – looks like someone is ‘doing it up’ to live in: https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@52.2612635,-3.1095337,3a,90y,232.95h,84.26t/data=!3m9!1e1!3m7!1s-8DWPORkq2RFVNXBLde_-g!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!9m2!1b1!2i53?hl=en-GB
The marriage record of my ancestors Abraham Bounds and Elizabeth Williams is attached. I hope it is of interest.
All the best
Saira
Dear Sara
Thank you for the information. I am glad to hear that it was some help to you.
Good luck on your continued search
Christine