- Nprn: 12329
- Summary: Calvary Baptist Chapel was first built in 1837 (although a date of 1833 is sometimes given) and a vestry added in 1852. The chapel was rebuilt in 1879 to the design of architect William Gabe of Merthyr Tydfil and re-opened on 03/12/1879. The old vestry was demolished in 1908 and a new Sunday School opened on 10/03/1909 . The War Memorial pipe organ was unveiled on 12/11/1924 and the chapel re-opened after renovation in April 1933. The present chapel, dated 1879, is built in the later Vernacular style with a hipped-roof square plan type dated to 1837. The extensive two-storey gabled block added at right-angles for a large Sunday-School has 'Y' tracery gothic windows in one gable. All the buildings are rendered.
RCAHMW, July 2011 - Description: The 1933 centenary celebrations refer presumably to the founding of the cause, since the chapel itself was first opened in 1837 (information from Jonathan Prichard).
The church was formed in 1837 (2001 Llawlyfr of Undeb Bedyddwyr Cymru); a first chapel built in 1833.
The church was first built in 1833 (notice board) and was formed in 1837 (2001 Llawlyfr of Undeb Bedyddwyr Cymru), on 8 & 9 May (BCS/ BGC). A vestry was added in 1852 (E J Williams, Calvary Baptist Church, Brynmawr......1833-1933 (1933)). The chapel was rebuilt in 1879 (RCCEORBWM) to the design of Mr Gabe, architect of Merthyr Tydfil, & re-opened 03/12/1879 (Merthyr Express). Old vestry demolished in 1908 (E J Williams) and new Sunday Scholol opened 10/03/1909 (E J Williams, op. cit.; South Wales Daily News). The War Memorial pipe organ was opened on 12/11/1924, and the chapel re-opened after renovation in April 1933 (E J Williams, op. cit.). Status (2001): in Baptist use.
The church was first built in 1833, a vestry was added in 1852. The chapel was rebuilt in 1879 to the design of Mr Gabe, architect of Merthyr Tydfil, & re-opened 03/12/1879. Old vestry demolished in 1908 and new Sunday School opened 10/03/1909 . The War Memorial pipe organ was opened on 12/11/1924, and the chapel re-opened after renovation in April 1933. Built in the Vernacular style, Short-wall entry type. Status (2001): in chapel use.
In 2009, the Dharma, Tibetan Buddhists took over the chapel and renamed it: 'PALPUNG CHANGCHUB DARGYELING', 2011 - Renovated: 1932-1933 Source:Williams, E.J.
- Built: 1837 Source:RCCEORBWM
- Built: 1833 Source:Notice board
- Built: 1836 Source:Religious Census
- Church Formed: 1837 Source:2001 Llawlyfr
- Date Of Chapel: 1837 Source:Style
- Centenary Celebrations: 10/1933 Source:Merthyr Express
- Decis. For Mem.pipe Organ: 17/12/1919 Source:Williams, E.J.
- Appointment Made:: 23/07/1907 Source:Williams, E.J.
- Op.: War Mem. Pipe Organ: 12/11/1924 Source:Williams, E.J.
- Rebuilt: 1879 Source:RCCEORBWM
- Re-opened: 13/03/1910 Source:Williams, E.J.
- Services For Re-opening: 03/12/1879 Source:Merthyr Express
- Re-opened: 04/1933 Source:Williams, E.J.
- Re-opened: Ren. & Enl: 03/12/1879 Source:Williams, E.J.
- Services For Re-opening: 03/12/1879 Source:Merthyr Express
- S.s. Opened: 10/03/1909 Source:Williams, E.J.
- S.s.: Stone Laying: 29/07/1908 Source:Williams, E.J.
- S.s. Opened: 10/03/1909 Source:S. Wales Daily News
- Erection Of Vestry: 1852 Source:Williams, E.J.
- Last Social Tea:oldvestry: 13/05/1908 Source:Williams, E.J.
- Old Vestry Demolished: c.1908 Source:Williams, E.J.
- Built: 1833 Source:
- Superintendent: 23/07/1907 Thomas Williams,
- Architect: 03/12/1879 William Gabe, Merthyr
- Builder: 03/12/1879 Stephen Davies, Ebbw Vale
- £ 2000: 1905 (RCCEORBWM)
- 131: 1851 (Religious Census)
- 500: 1905 Sittings (RCCEORBWM)
- 200: 1851 (Religious Census)
- Chapel: 2001 (Llawlyfr Und Bedyddwyr C.)
- Other: 2011 Dharma Buddhist Centre (Dharma website)
- English: 02/08/1996 (Field visit SR Hughes)
- Materials
- Rendered
- Rendered
- Monument Type: CHAPEL
- Form: Building
- Storey: Two storey
- Style: Vernacular
- Plan: Hipped Box
- Window Glazing: Large pane
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Map
- Grid Reference: SO18821185
- Address: KING STREET, BRYN-MAWRBRYN-MAWR
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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