- Nprn: 13425
- Summary: Carmel Independent Chapel was first built in 1821, and then modified in 1829. The present building dates from a rebuiling in 1879 undertaken by architects Morgan and Jones of Swansea, working with the architect John Humphreys of Treforest. This late nineteenth century structure is built in the Classical style, as a gable entry type, with the main side walls and gable facade of square, roughly dressed stonework. A prominent feature is the large arch in the facade. The window mullions, transomes and horizontal banding are of smooth faced sandstone, while the quoins to the windows and porch etc.. are of smooth faced buff brick. The roofs are of Welsh slate. To the rear is a vestry built of random rubblestone, an extension to which has cement and plaster facing.
RCAHMW, January 2012. - Description: Built in 1821, modified in 1829. The present building dates from 1877 and was built by Morgan & Jones, Swansea; the architect was John Humphreys, Treforest. Built in the Classical style, gable entry type. A prominent feature is the large arch in the façade. Date of chapel: 1877. Present status [2002]: Chapel
RCCEORBWM of 1905 states that Carmel has accomodation for 200 at associated schools and mission rooms.
Main chapel side walls & gable façade of square rough dressed stonework. Window mullions transomes & horizontal banding in smooth square faced sandstone (probably bathstone). Rear vestry of random rubble stone walling. Extension to vestry cement & plaster facing. Quoins to windows & porch etc of smooth faced buff brick. Roofs of timber framing clad with Welsh slate. Notes from I D Jones 30/11/1997. - Built: 1877 Source:RCCEORBWM
- Built: 1877 Source:Datestone
- Date Of Chapel: 1877 Source:
- Built: 1821 Source:
- Modified: 1829 Source:
- Architect: 1877 John Humphries, Treforest
- £ 5000: 1905 (RCCEORBWM)
- 1000: 1905 Sittings (RCCEORBWM)
- 130: 1905 Accomodation (RCCEORBWM)
- Chapel: 30/11/1997 (Site visit - I D Jones)
- Welsh: 20/11/1997 (Site visit - I D Jones)
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- Monument Type: CHAPEL
- Form: Building
- Style: Classical
- Plan: Gable Entry
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- Grid Reference: SN70311191
- Address: CARMEL STREET, GWAUN-CAE-GURWEN
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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