Historic churches · Mid Wales
Capel-y-Ffin Welsh Baptist Church
In or near Longtown.
Capel-y-Ffin Welsh Baptist Church — Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
Capel-y-Ffin Welsh Baptist Church is a Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 6618). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Reason for designation: Listed for the special interest of this simple Dissenting Chapel, apparently converted from a house. History: The chapel was apparently converted from a house in the 18th century, and a chimney still projects at the liturgical E end (true NE). The principal architectural features and the fittings are mid-19th century. Exterior: Stone rubble painted, stone slate roof, stone chimneybreast on E gable-end. Pair S doors, flush-panelled, segmental stone arch. Windows pointed, 3 x 3 lights. C20 lean-to annexe on N, brick, corrugated asbestos roof. C19 stone panel on S ‘Messrs William and David Prosser brought the Ministry of the Gospel to their house in the year 1737. And secured this place for that sacred use for the time being’ (etc). Interior: Pine reading desk, panelled gallery along N & E walls on ringed iron posts. Fireplace on E, wooden brackets. Roof ceiled in. Location: The Chapel stands in its own small grounds behind the Church of St Mary.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Black Mountains SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Capel-y-Ffin Welsh Baptist Church is located in South Wales. This Grade II listed building reflects the architectural heritage of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9777, -3.0854
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Llanigon
- Postcode
- NP7 7NP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
Sources
- wikidata: Q29485807 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Capel-y-Ffin Welsh Baptist Church?
- Capel-y-Ffin Welsh Baptist Church is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP7 7NP), in the parish of Llanigon.
- What is Capel-y-Ffin Welsh Baptist Church?
- Capel-y-Ffin Welsh Baptist Church — Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Capel-y-Ffin Welsh Baptist Church?
- Drivers can use postcode NP7 7NP.
- Is Capel-y-Ffin Welsh Baptist Church a listed building?
- Capel-y-Ffin Welsh Baptist Church is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Capel-y-Ffin Welsh Baptist Church a protected site?
- Yes — Capel-y-Ffin Welsh Baptist Church is part of the Black Mountains SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Capel-y-Ffin Welsh Baptist Church free to visit?
- Yes, Capel-y-Ffin Welsh Baptist Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to Capel-y-Ffin Welsh Baptist Church?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NP7 7NP. It sits within the Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe parliamentary constituency.