- Nprn: 8353
- Summary: Rehoboth Wesleyan Methodist Chapel was originally built in 1838, but was rebuilt in Gothic style in 1879 to the design of Richard Davies of Bangor. It is constructed in greystone from Mynydd y Berwyn ( "cerrig gleision Mynydd y Berwyn") with dressings of limestone from the Denbigh area. A single doorway set in a pointed arch with the tympanum infilled with stone carving, is in a projecting central porch. Each side of the porch is a small lancet window, and above in the gable, a lancet window flanked by square-headed windows set at a lower level. A notable feature is the highly decorative and deep bargeboard on the gable, matched by a similar one on the porch. The side elevation has five simple pointed-arch windows.
Inside the chapel, a small vestibule leads to two aisles that divide the pews into three blocks. The central block are of the straight bench type. The side rows are angled as they progress towards the Sedd Fawr at which point they are turned to face inwards, resulting in a curious box-like pew at the change-point. The Sedd Fawr is railed, the front rail having turned balasters. The raised pulpit, against the rear wall, is an unusual design, with short straight side steps accessing a rounded rostrum. The pulpit is backed by a curious Gothic hood with a trio of pointed arches in half relief, all executed in timber. The ceiling is coved and has a large central ventilation rose.
RCAHMW, May 2009 - Description: Chapel built 1838; rebuilt on the London Road as the present chapel in 1879 in Gothic style, gable entry type, to the design of Richard Davies of Bangor; built of "cerrig gleision Mynydd y Berwyn" and dressed with limestone from Denbigh area (Board of Celtic Studies database). Status (2003): chapel.
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LAST EDIT DATE: 2001.01.01/DCC/FG - Built: 1879 Source:BCS database
- Date Of Chapel: 1879 Source:Deduction
- Opened: 1838 Source:Edwards, Eric
- Rebuilt: 1878 Source:Edwards, Eric
- Schoolroom: 1886 Source:BCS database
- Built: 1838 Source:
- Architect: 1879 Richard Davies, Bangor
- £ 2731: 1905 (RCCEORBWM)
- 260: 1905 Sittings (RCCEORBWM)
- 60: 1905 Sittings (RCCEORBWM)
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- Monument Type: CHAPEL
- Form: Building
- Style: Gothic
- Plan: Gable Entry
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- Grid Reference: SJ08004344
- Address: LONDON ROAD, CORWEN
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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