- Nprn: 11658
- Summary: Barham Congregational Chapel was built in 1859 and rebuilt in 1886. The Chapel was damaged by fire in 1892 and reopened in 1896. Renovations took place in 1914 and 1927. The present chapel, dated 1886, is built in the Simple Round-Headed style with gothic elements such as the wheel window above the central door in the gable-end and the simple gothic fanlight over the door. The chapel has a gable entry plan and two storeys. There is a gallery on three sides (with fronts of the Thomas Thomas type) and the platform pulpit opposite the door is backed by a recessed arch with a ribbon proclamation that reads 'HOLINESS BECOMETH THINE HOUSE'.
RCAHMW, March 2011. - Description: Built in 1859, Rebuilt 1886, Chapel fire in 1892 and reopened 1896, renovated 1914 and 1939. Built in the Simple Round-Headed and Sub-Classical style, gable entry type. Present status [1996]: Chapel
The Church was named Barham "as a compliment to Lady Barham, the mother of Mrs Thompson, of Bath, who with her husband, had been so generous to the cause" (William J. Hopkins and C.A. Little, Barham Congregational Church, Beaufort, 1857-1957 (pamphlet) (e.g., NLW, XBX 7193 B)). - New Heating Apparatus: 1897 Source:Centenary history
- Renovated: 1914 Source:Centenary history
- Built: 1857 Source:RCCEORBWM
- Built: 1859 Source:Plaque
- Meeting At Refiners'arms: By 1849 Source:Centenary history
- Temporarily Closed: 11/1860 Source:Centenary history
- Damaged By Fire: 1892 Source:Centenary history
- Opened: 04/1859 Source:Centenary history
- Introduced Pew Rents: 1905 Source:Centenary history
- Decided On Electric Light: 18/11/1921 Source:Centenary history
- Freehold Purchased: 1953 Source:Centenary history
- 1st External Noticeboard: 08/06/1914 Source:Centenary history
- Decided On New Seating: 07/04/1874 Source:Centenary history
- Rebuilt: 1886 Source:RCCEORBWM
- Re-opened; Gallery: 1896 Source:Centenary history
- Renovated Ch. Re-opened: 15/06/1939 Source:Centenary history
- Associated British School: 1857 Source:Centenary history
- Schoolroom Renovated: 1927 Source:Centenary history
- Date Of Chapel: 1886 Source:RCAHMW
- £ 1500: 1905 (RCCEORBWM)
- 400: 1905 Sittings (RCCEORBWM)
- Chapel: 02/08/1996 (Field visit, SR Hughes)
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- Monument Type: CHAPEL
- Form: Building
- Storey: Two storey
- Style: Lombardic
- Plan: Gable Entry
- Windows: Rose window
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- Grid Reference: SO16181151
- Address: CARMELTOWN, BEAUFORT
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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