9. 21st century
Nonconformist Chapels in Wales
21st century
Addoldai Cymru/Welsh Religious Building Trust
The website of this trust states :The Trust was established in 1999 at the instigation of Cadw, the Welsh Government’s historic environment agency, to take into care some of the best examples of redundant non-Church in Wales buildings, for the benefit of local communities and future generations.
Extensive use of the trust’s website Link
has been made in the preparation of this Geograph article.The trust cares for eight redundant chapels. Here are pictures of them on the Geograph website.
Libanus, Waunclynda, Carmarthenshire
Link
for full details on the welshchapels website.
The first chapel here was built in 1788-9. It was rebuilt in 1841.
In 2003, it was the first chapel transferred to be acquired by Welsh Religious Buildings Trust.
This picture was taken in 2008 before restoration.
In 2003, it was the first chapel transferred to be acquired by Welsh Religious Buildings Trust.
This picture was taken in 2008 before restoration.
Penuel, Tremadog, Gwynedd
Link
for full details on the welshchapels website.
Built in 1810/11 with the portico added around 1849.
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It was transferred to the Welsh Religious Buildings Trust in 2010.
This picture was taken in 2011 before restoration.
Hen Dŷ Cwrdd, Trecynon, Rhondda Cynon Taff
Link
for full details on the welshchapels website.
Viewed across Alma Street. An information board states that the Cynon Valley's first Nonconformist Chapel was established on this site in 1751 by members of the Cwm-y-glo Chapel on Merthyr Mountain. The first chapel they built here was described by the Swansea and Glamorgan Herald as, from a little distance, looking like a labourer's cottage or an inn of the humbler sort.
By 1861, the little chapel was in disrepair, and the growing size of the congregation needed more space, so the original chapel was demolished and replaced by the building seen here. The chapel has been closed for worship since 1995.
by Jaggery
It was transferred to the Welsh Religious Buildings Trust in 2005.
Photo taken in 20014.
Yr Hen Gapel, Llwynrhydowen, Cerdigion
Link
for full details on the welshchapels website.
Built in 1834 the present on the same site as a previous chapel.
It was renewed in 1862.
It was transferred to the Welsh Religious Buildings Trust in 2008.
Grade ll* listed.
Ainon, Llanuwchllyn, Gwynedd
Link
for full details on the welshchapels website.This chapel in square SH8629 has not yet been photographed for Geograph.
Beili Du, Pentre-bach, Powys
Link
for full details on the welshchapels website.
This picture was taken in 2007.
It was transferred to the Welsh Religious Buildings Trust in 2009.
Plac ar Gapel Beili Du ('Bili Du' ar lafar), addoldy'r Methodistiaid Calfinaidd ym Mhentrebach. Adeiladwyd y capel cyntaf yn 1800 ac fe'i hailadeladwyd yn 1858. Yn anffodus daeth gwasanaethau yn y ty cwrdd i ben yn 1998.
The nameplate of Beili Du Methodist Chapel (trans. Black Bailey) in Pentrebach. First built in 1800 the current chapel was built in 1858. Sadly, the chapel closed for worship in 1998.
The nameplate of Beili Du Methodist Chapel (trans. Black Bailey) in Pentrebach. First built in 1800 the current chapel was built in 1858. Sadly, the chapel closed for worship in 1998.
by Alan Richards
Carmel, Nantmel, Powys
Link
for full details on the welshchapels website.
Opened in 1829 with repairs to the fabric in 1881
It was transferred to the Welsh Religious Buildings Trust in 2017.
Grade ll* listed.
Bethania, Maesteg, Bridgend
Link
for full details on the welshchapels website.
Viewed across Bethania Street from the corner of Ewenny Road. A Welsh Religious Buildings Trust notice on the nameboard states that Bethania is a Grade II* listed building, designed by local architect William Beddoe Rees and an important example of Welsh Nonconformist Heritage. Other information on the chapel board Link is in Welsh only.
by Jaggery
This building dates from 1908.
It is Grade II* Listed as one of the best surviving architectural achievements by a major chapel architect (Sir William Beddoe Rees) in his powerful Beaux Arts style.
It was transferred to the Welsh Religious Buildings Trust in 2006.
This picture was taken in 2014
by Jaggery
This building dates from 1908.
It is Grade II* Listed as one of the best surviving architectural achievements by a major chapel architect (Sir William Beddoe Rees) in his powerful Beaux Arts style.
It was transferred to the Welsh Religious Buildings Trust in 2006.
This picture was taken in 2014
Not what they were
At the end of the 20th century, Anthony Jones in his book ‘Welsh Chapels’ writes that chapels were closing at the rate of one a week. This section shows just a selection of those recorded on Geograph that are either in a state of ruin or now used for other purposes.Disused/Dilapidated/Disappeared
Moreia Welsh Baptist Chapel, Menai Bridge, Anglesey
For the entry on the Welsh Chapels web site see Link
.Hebron Independent Chapel, Cymer, Neath Port Talbot
Built in 1794, modified in 1805, rebuilt in 1863, modified in 1886 and rebuilt again in 1903. Grade ll listed.
Carmel Independent Chapel, Three Crosses, Gower, Swansea
Carmel Chapel was built in 1865 in Cilonnen (trans. ash nook) by members of nearby Capel y Crwys Welsh Independent Chapel, Three Crosses. This little chapel closed well before 1996 when the photo was taken and it was then quite dilapidated. Today, sadly, it is a complete ruin.
By Alan Richards
Later pictures. In 2014
in 2017 
in 2019 
Two derelict chapels in Arthog, Gwynedd
1. Salem Methodist
For the entry on the Welsh Chapels web site see Link
.2. Seion Calvinistic Methodist
For the entry on the Welsh Chapels web site see Link
.Hebron Welsh Baptist Chapel, Hebron, Llanfihangel-ar-arth, Carmarthenshire
‘The chapel is disused, and looking sad and neglected.’
For the entry on the Welsh Chapels web site see Link
.Horeb Particular Baptist Chapel, Five Roads, Carmarthenshire
Grade II listed. For the entry on the Welsh Chapels web site see Link
Site of Bethel Welsh Independent Chapel, Sun Street, Ffestiniog
For the entry on the Welsh Chapels web site see Link
.Hermon Independent Chapel, Hermon, Anglesey
The village is named after the chapel, but the chapel is no longer there.
A chapel built in 1871, and named Hermon, once existed at the top of this field near to the detached house.
It was demolished in the 1990s.
For the entry on the Welsh Chapels web site see Link
Building gone but the name remains
Tabernacle Welsh Methodist (Wesleyan), Rhymney, Caerphilly
Replace by Llys Tabernacle Flats.
For the entry on the Welsh Chapels web site see Link
Saron Welsh Independent Chapel, Williamstown, Rhondda Cynon Taff
Replaced by Cwrt Saron flats .
For the entry on the Welsh Chapels web site see Link
Calfaria Baptist Chapel, Abercynon, Rhondda Cynon Taff
Replaced by Calfaria flats.
For the entry on the Welsh Chapels web site see Link
Converted to residential use
Rehoboth Baptist Chapel, St Brides Wentlooge, Newport
Built in 1837 and converted to residential use in mid 20th century.
For the entry on the Welsh Chapels web site see Link
Providence Independent Chapel, St Brides Wentlooge, Newport
Located near to the previous entry.
The original chapel was built in 1826 and then rebuilt in 1872. 20th century conversion for residential use.
For the entry on the Welsh Chapels web site see Link
Seion Welsh Congregational Chapel, Beaumaris, Anglesey
Closed in the late 20th century and converted into a dwelling.
Grade II Listed as a chapel of definite quality and character well restored as a house.
More information can be seen by selecting the picture.
For the entry on the Welsh Chapels web site see Link
Carmel English Baptist Chapel, Trealaw, Rhondda Cynon Taff
Built in 1904, closed and converted into residential flats in 1970s.
For the entry on the Welsh Chapels web site see Link
Bethel Bible Christian (Methodist) Chapel, Llanisien, Monmouthshire
The only information found about this chapel is that it was built in 1841.
For the entry on the Welsh Chapels web site see Link
Tabernacle Baptist Chapel, Ffynnongroyw, Flintshire
Built in 1892. Converted for use as an auction room in the late 20th century, now residential.
For the entry on the Welsh Chapels web site see Link
Twyn Gwyn Baptist Chapel, Ynysddu, Caerphilly
1829 chapel with a late 20th century extension.
For the entry on the Welsh Chapels web site see Link
Capel-y-Bont Baptist Chapel, Pengam, Caerphilly
For the entry on the Welsh Chapels web site see Link
Penuel Baptist Chapel, Penuel Road, Pentyrch, Cardiff
Built in 1838, Grade II listed as a simple early 19th century chapel retaining a largely unaltered exterior with tall round-headed windows.
For the entry on the Welsh Chapels web site see Link
Capel Y Mynydd (Mountain Chapel), Independent, near Newport, Pembrokeshire
Built in 1875 and closed in 1945. Subsequently converted for residential use.
For the entry on the Welsh Chapels web site see Link
Llan Chapel, Calvinistic Methodist, Llanwrin, Powys
An early 19th century (1825) building converted for residential use in min 20th century.
For the entry on the Welsh Chapels web site see Link
Capel Calfaria, Welsh Baptist, Barry, The Vale of Glamorgan
A 1897 rebuild of an 1812 chapel. The conversion to flats was after 1998.
For the entry on the Welsh Chapels web site see Link
Glendower Street Congregational Church, Monmouth, Monmouthshire
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There is a detailed description attached to this photo and much more information on the Welsh Chapels web site at Link
Used for other purposes
| Picture | Current use | Name | Place | County |
 | Matress shop | Ebenezer Welsh Independent | Aberkenfig | Bridgend |
 | Dental surgery | Parcyvelvet Unitarian | Carmarthen | Carmarthenshire |
 | Stoves and fires retailer | Llanbradach English Methodist | Llanbradach | Caerphilly |
 | Children’s play centre | Soar Independent | Llanelli | Carmarthenshire |
 | Welsh Shearing Centre Ltd | Salem Congregational | Sennybridge | Powys |
 | Guest house | Bethesda Welsh Baptist | Conwy | Conwy |
 | Nursery | Tabernacle United Reformed | Narbeth | Pembrokeshire |
 | Antiques shop | West Street Memorial | Builth Wells | Powys |
 | Boots Chemist | Bethel Calvinistic Methodist | Brecon | Powys |
 | Carpet Warehouse | Bridge Street Presbyterian | Blackwood | Caerphilly |
 | Museum store | Glamorgan Street English Independent | Brecon | Powys |
 | Auction room | Hannah Street Methodist | Porth | Rhondda Cynon Taff |
 | Comunity Centre | Varteg Methodist | Varteg | Torfaen |
 | Monastery | Pisgah Baptist | Pisgah | Gwynedd |
 | Mosque | Ebenezer Welsh Independent | Newport | Newport |
 | Sikh Temple | Seion Calvinistic Methodist | Llansamlet | Swansea |
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