Chapels · South Wales
Glendower Street Congregational Church
In or near Wyesham.
Glendower Street Congregational Church — Congregational chapel in Monmouth.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood · 7.6 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Glendower Street Congregational Church, the nearest railway station is Rookwood, located 7.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is NP25 5EY, and entry is free. The church is wheelchair accessible.
About
Glendower Street Congregational Church is a chapel in the United Kingdom. Built in the Georgian architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Congregational churches. Address: http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q5568443, NP25 5EY. Wikidata describes it as: "Congregational chapel in Monmouth". Coordinates: 51.8113°, -2.7142°.
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Official information
The Shire Hall Museum in Monmouth is a historic building that showcases the local history and heritage of Monmouth and the Wye Valley. Visitors can explore the restored Courtroom 1, which offers interactive experiences related to significant historical trials, including that of Chartist leader John Frost. The museum also serves as a community hub, hosting various local groups and activities.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Glendower House (or Glyndŵr House), Glendower Street, Monmouth, Wales, is a Victorian former Congregational chapel constructed in a Classical style. The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales describes it as "a chapel of exceptional sophistication and elaboration of design and one of the earliest Italianate chapels in Wales". It is named after Owain Glyndŵr.
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Background
History
Monmouth's Congregationalists first worshipped at Dixton Gate before moving firstly to Dyffryn House on St Mary Street and then to Glendower Street. They were a prosperous and prominent congregation, with members involved in many of the town's activities, such as the eisteddfod. The building was constructed in 1843/44 to the design of architect William Armstrong of Bristol. The central bay is defined by giant Corinthian columns in antis. It is a smaller version of the Brunswick Chapel in Bristol, which Armstrong also designed. The building has an impressive neoclassical façade, and memorial windows in stained glass by the Camm Brothers of Smethwick. The building was listed at Grade II* on…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.8113, -2.7142
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Monmouth
- Postcode
- NP25 5EY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Phone
- Tel01600 775257
- Established
- 1844
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood — 7.6 km
- Opening
- Tuesday - Saturday 11am–4pm; closed Sunday and Wednesday
Sources
- wikidata: Q570042 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Glendower House, Monmouth (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Glendower House, Monmouth (geograph 5488180).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Glendower Street Congregational Church?
- Glendower Street Congregational Church is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP25 5EY), in the parish of Monmouth.
- What is Glendower Street Congregational Church?
- Glendower Street Congregational Church — Congregational chapel in Monmouth.
- How do I get to Glendower Street Congregational Church?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP25 5EY.
- When was Glendower Street Congregational Church built?
- Built or established in 1844.
- Who owns Glendower Street Congregational Church?
- Glendower Street Congregational Church is owned by | current_tenants =.
- Is Glendower Street Congregational Church a listed building?
- Glendower Street Congregational Church is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Glendower Street Congregational Church a protected site?
- Yes — Glendower Street Congregational Church is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Glendower Street Congregational Church free to visit?
- Yes, Glendower Street Congregational Church is free to enter.