- Nprn: 9869
- Cadw Ref: 52/A/6(4)
- Cadw Record No: 11392
- Summary: Bethesda Independent Chapel was first built in 1811, rebuilt in 1829 and again in 1881. The present chapel, dated 1881, was designed by architect John Williams of Morgantown. It is built in the Classical style of the gable-entry type. It has two storeys with gallery stairs to the left and right of the entrance. The pulpit is to the rear of the chapel, and a small meeting room.. The façade has an elaborate classical molding above the windows and a scrolling molding around the door. By 1998 Bethesda was in a derelict state but is now Grade 2 Listed and converted as a Community Arts Centre.
RCAHMW, July 2010 - Description: Built in 1811, modified, altered or rebuilt 1829 and 1880-81 (cost £1200). Date of chapel 1881 in present form, architect J.Williams and builder J.R.Francis. Built in the Classical style, gable entry type. Two storey with gallery stairs to the left and right of the entrance. Pulpit to the rear of chapel, with small meeting room to the rear of chapel. The façade of the chapel has an elaborate classical molding around the windows and a scrolling molding around the door. See Site Files [Ecclesiastical] for photos. Present status [1998]: derelict
- Built: 1820A Source:Cadw
- Built: 1811 Source:Plaque
- Built*: 1811 Source:RCCEORBWM
- Date Of Chapel: 1881 Source:
- Re-set Date Plaque: 1829 Source:Cadw (plaque)
- Re-set Date Plaque: 1811 Source:Cadw (plaque)
- Rebuilt: 1880-1881 Source:Cadw
- Rebuilt: 1880-1881 Source:Cadw
- Rebuilt: 1829 Source:Plaque
- Rebuilt(1): 1829 Source:RCCEORBWM
- Rebuilt(2): 1850 Source:RCCEORBWM
- Converted: 1988 Source:Cadw
- Contractor: 1880-1881 J.R. Francis, Dowlais
- Architect: 1880-1881 John Williams, Morgantown
- Architect: 1811 W. Morgan, Grawen
- £ 3000: 1905 (RCCEORBWM)
- 200: 1905 Accomodation (RCCEORBWM)
- 600: 1905 Sittings (RCCEORBWM)
- Disused: 06/03/1995 Due for demolition (Site visit - HJT)
- Converted: 1988 ()
- Materials
- Monument Type: CHAPEL
- Form: Building
- Storey: Two storey
- Style: Classical
- Gallery: On Three Sides
- Plan: Gable Entry
- Pulpit Position: Rear Wall
- Window Glazing: Margin
- Windows: Flat-headed
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Map
- Grid Reference: SO04770645
- Address: BETHESDA STREET, NEWFOUNDLAND, MORGANTOWN, MERTHYR TYDFIL
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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