- Nprn: 6653
- Cadw Record No: 25489
- Summary: Bethlehem Welsh Independent Chapel was first built in 1765, before being replaced by a larger building in 1785, and again in 1833. It was then renewed in 1871, and thoroughly refurbished in 1908-10 by D.E. & Owain Thomas of Haverfordwest. It is built in the Sub-Classical style, with a gable entrance. The painted stucco facade, of a French-influenced Classical style, is largely from the early twentieth century refurbishment, having three bays and two storeys. The wide central bay and narrow side bays are flanked by channelled piers. The broad arched doorway has a pair of timber panelled doors with fanlight over, topped by moulded imposts and keystone. Above this is a central timber three-light window, with a single light to each side. The side bays each have a single narrow window with top lights, with moulded arched hoods over long keystones. The sides have three windows on each floor, and boarded wide eaves. A vestry is attached to the rear. The hipped roof is of Welsh slate.
Within the chapel is a four-sided raked gallery, with a choir gallery behind the pulpit platform. The pews are in three blocks, angled at the sides towards the pulpit. There is a large panelled platform with steps up each side and a dentilled rail. In the gallery is a large pipe organ in five sections by J.J. Binns, Fitton and Haley Ltd. of Bromley, Leeds. Above, the ceiling has stucco cornice and two diamond timber-framed vents with raised bands.
Source: Cadw Listed Building Record and RCAHMW Inventory Documents
K Steele, RCAHMW, 16 February 2009 - Description: Chapel built 1765, extended 1785, restored 1833, "seddwydd" 1871, & restored again 1909 to the design of D E and Owain Thomas of Haverfordwest. Present building style is sub-Classical, gable entry type. Status (1998): in chapel use.
- Restored: 1909 Source:Inscription
- Restored: 1833 Source:Inscription
- Built: 1765 Source:Religious Census
- Established (seddwydd): 1871 Source:Inscription
- Built: 1765 Source:Inscription
- Extended: 1785 Source:Inscription
- Remodelled: 1909 Source:BOW
- Date Of Chapel: 1909 Source:
- Architect: 1909 David Edward Thomas, Haverfordwest
- £ 2500: 1905 (RCCEORBWM)
- 605: 1905 Sittings (RCCEORBWM)
- 200: 1905 Accomodation (RCCEORBWM)
- 270: 1851 (Religious Census)
- 252: 1851 (Religious Census)
- C800: 1851 Sittings (Religious Census)
- Chapel: 1998 (Blwyddiadur)
- Chapel: 2010 (Town Council website)
- Welsh: 11/1997 (Site visit - E C Jones)
- Materials
- Stone
- Monument Type: CHAPEL
- Form: Building
- Storey: Two storey
- Style: Sub Classical
- Gallery: On four sides
- Plan: Gable Entry
- Pulpit Position: Rear wall
- Window Glazing: Small pane
- Windows: Flat-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