Former Gurnos Chapel - Ystalyfera, Powys, Wales. - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

Gurnos Chapel - Erected in 1839-1840, by the Wesleyans, then purchased in 1858 by the independent Congregationalists. Membership increased to 300 in the early 1900's then declined slowly until closure in 2010. Sold to a private purchaser in 2011. Located in a former industrial, (Iron Works) village of Ystalyfera, in the Swansea Valley, Powys, South Wales.

"Gurnos Chapel was located in lower Ystalyfera, opposite the Old Swan and New Swan Inns. In 2011, it was sold to private ownership though it has not yet been fully transformed.

Gurnos Chapel was first built in 1839-40 by the Wesleyans.

The chapel was purchased in 1858 by the Congregationalists and was initially ministered to by Rev. Philip Griffiths of Pantteg. It was soon found to be too small, being subsequently enlarged, and in 1864 rebuilt.

In 1912, 19 new trustees were elected, added to the surviving two of the original body, bringing the total to 21. Rebuilding work on the chapel proceeded in 1913, at a cost of £1672. At this time, the membership numbered 160, and the sum of £277 was received in contribution towards reducing the debt." Text Source & Read More: (visit link)


Reformed or Congregational Denomination: Independent Congregational Denomination

Associated Website: [Web Link]

Status: Inactive/Vacant/Ruin

Address:
Gurnos Chapel
Gurnos Road, Ystalyfera, Powys, Wales.

Date of Construction or Event Occurrence: 1/1/1853

Architect: Unknown.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1840 Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Independant Congregationalist Street address of Church: Gurnos Road, Ystalyfera, Powys, Wales. Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed

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