- Nprn: 9411
- Cadw Ref: AA
- Cadw Record No: 13573
- Summary: First built in 1742, Groswen Independent Chapel was the first meeting place in Wales of the Calvinistic Methodists. The chapel was enlarged/rebuilt in 1766, enlarged further in 1830 to the design of architect William Lewis and the burial ground extended in 1865. The present chapel is built in the Sub-Classical style with two storeys, a gable-entry plan and a large arch in the façade. Groswen is now Grade 2 Listed for it's historical association with a number of religious leaders and their burial in the graveyard.
RCAHMW, Junee 2010 - Description: First chapel built 1742 & enlarged 1766. Rebuilt/modified 1830 to the design of William Lewis & again 1876 to the design of Rev Thomas Thomas of Landore. (cost £1025). Building style is sub-classical, gable entry type. A prominent feature of this Chapel is the large arch in the façade. Building is listed Grade 2*. Status (1987): in chapel use.
This later-C19 chapel is on the site of the 1742 chapel where the first Calvinistic Methodists in Wales met. Bronze plaque by W. Goscombe John in memory of The Reverend William Edwards, the bridge builder, and also Minister here for 40 years (information from Cadw list description of 04/08/1987) - Window Replacements: 2007 Source:Capel 50
- Repairs: 1967-1968 Source:Capel Info 24
- Vestry Restoration: 2007 Source:Capel 50
- Repairs: 1982-1983 Source:Capel Info 24
- Major Restoration: 1987 Source:Capel Info 24
- Modified: 1830 Source:
- Slate Roofs And Cast Iron Gutters: 2007 Source:Capel 50
- Electricity Installed: 1945 Source:Capel info 24
- Restortion: 1874 Source:Capel Info 24
- Enlarged: 1766 Source:
- Chapel: 1742 Source:Cadw (plaque)
- Built: 1723 Source:Religious Census
- Built: 1742 Source:RCCEORBWM
- Built: 1742 Source:Plaque
- Built*: 1742 Source:Capel 50
- Memorial Plaque: 1906 Source:Cadw
- Burial Ground Monuments: 1800-1999 Source:Cadw
- Rebuilt: 1830 Source:RCCEORBWM
- Chapel Rebuilt: 1880A Source:Cadw
- Rebuilt: 1876 Source:Capel 50
- Vestry: 1700-1799 Source:Cadw
- : 1879 Source:
- Architect: 1830 William Lewis,
- Sculptor: 1906 John W. Goscombe,
- Architect: 1830 William Lewis,
- Architect: 1876 Thomas Thomas, Landore
- Minister: 1742 William Edwards,
- Minister: 1742 Thomas William,
- £ 4000: 1905 (RCCEORBWM)
- 600: 1905 Sittings (RCCEORBWM)
- 196: 1851 (Religious Census)
- 350: 1851 (Religious Census)
- Chapel: 04/08/1987 (Cadw)
- Chapel: autumn 2007 (Capel)
- Welsh: 1978 (MGCS)
- Materials
- Monument Type: CHAPEL
- Form: Building
- Storey: Two Storey
- Style: Sub Classical
- Gallery: On Three Sides
- Plan: Gable Entry
- Pulpit Position: Left Wall
- Window Glazing: Large Pane
- 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