- Nprn: 6598
- Summary: Abergolech Welsh Independent Chapel is an unusual sidewall facade chapel, built in 1828, with further renovations in 1872/3, to the design of Rev. Thomas Thomas of Landore. This is the third Welsh Independent Chapel to inhabit the site, the first having been built in 1740, and rebuilt in 1781. The chapel is in the sub-Classical Vernacular style, and has a rendered front facade with two wide horizontal mouldings across the full width, looping over the door headings on the ground floor, and the central windows at second storey level. There are two tall round-headed sash windows to the centre of the front elevation, flanked by two double doors below. There are two further windows to the upper level, being plain twelve-pane sash windows. The side elevations are partially slated, again with plain sash windows, and above is a slate pitched roof with slightly overhanging eaves.
The chapel remains in use.
Source: RCAHMW Inventory Documents
K Steele, RCAHMW, 16 February 2009 - Description: Chapel built 1740, rebuilt 1781 & again 1827-1828; post-1828 alterations included renovation work of 1872-1873 to the design of Rev. Thomas Thomas of Landore. Present building style is Vernacular and sub-classical, long-wall entry type. Status (1999): in chapel use.
Rather unusual sidewall facade chapel, 1828, with later renovations. Very horizontal emphasis to the façade caused by wide mouldings across the full width, looping over the door headings at ground floor and the central windows at second storey level. These mouldings and this horizontality is uncommon. Relates somewhat to Cwrt Methodist.
Replied to 1851 Census: "The first meetinghouse built in the years 1740 and the second in the year 1781, and this one in the year 1828".
Plaque: "Built by neighbourhood subscription, Thomas Jones, Gwenediog".
(Anthony Jones) - Alterations: Post 1828 Source:Welsh Office
- Built: 1828 Source:Welsh Office
- Built: 1740 Source:Rawlins
- Built: 1828 Source:Walters, S.
- Built: 1828 Source:Jones, Anthony
- Rebuilt: 1781 Source:Rawlins
- Renewed: 1872 Source:Rawlins
- Rebuilt: 1827 Source:Rawlins
- Date Of Chapel: 1872 Source:
- Architect: 1872 Thomas Thomas, Landore
- £ 700: 1905 (RCCEORBWM)
- 150: 1905 Accomodation (RCCEORBWM)
- 300: 1905 Sittings (RCCEORBWM)
- Chapel: 05/02/1999 (Site visit - S. Walters)
- Chapel: 2011 (Blwyddiadur)
- Welsh: 05/02/1999 (Site visit - S. Walters)
- Materials
- Rendered
- Monument Type: CHAPEL
- Form: Building
- Storey: Single Storey
- Style: Mixed
- Gallery: On Three Sides
- Plan: Long-wall entry
- Pulpit Position: Rear Wall
- Window Glazing: Fanlight
- Windows: Round-Headed
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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