Historic churches · South Wales
Heol-y-Felin Welsh Baptist Chapel
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Heol-y-Felin Welsh Baptist Chapel — Baptist chapel in Trecynon.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Aberdare · 1.5 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
Heol-y-Felin Welsh Baptist Chapel is located in South Wales, with the nearest railway station being Aberdare, which is 1.5 km away. Entry to the chapel is free.
About
Heol-y-Felin Welsh Baptist Chapel is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Affiliated with Baptists. Address: CF44 8NP. Wikidata describes it as: "Baptist chapel in Trecynon". Coordinates: 51.7222°, -3.4567°.
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Heritage listing
Heolyfelin Chapel, Trecynon, Aberdare (also spelled Heol-y-Felin) was a Welsh Baptist chapel established in 1855. Services were held in the Welsh language. The building seated 800. By December 2015 the chapel had closed and was for sale.
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From the Wikipedia article
Heolyfelin Chapel, Trecynon, Aberdare (also spelled Heol-y-Felin) was a Welsh Baptist chapel established in 1855. Services were held in the Welsh language. The building seated 800. By December 2015 the chapel had closed and was for sale.
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Background
History
The origins of the church at Heolyfelin date back to the 1840s, when prayer meetings and a Sunday school were established in the area that later became known as Trecynon. The chapel was designed in 1852 by Thomas Joseph, an engineer from Hirwaun who was involved in colliery enterprises at Aberdare. Heolyfelin was a branch of Ramoth, Hirwaun, although Thomas Price of Calfaria who was also instrumental in setting up the new cause. Thomas Joseph had opened a new colliery at Trecynon and he persuaded many colliers who were members at Ramoth to move with him from Hirwaun. The chapel cost £800 to build.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7222, -3.4567
- District
- Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Parish
- Aberdare West
- Postcode
- CF44 8NP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare
- Established
- 1855
- Nearest railway station
- Aberdare — 1.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q16993932 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Heolyfelin Chapel (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Heol-y-Felin Welsh Baptist Chapel?
- Heol-y-Felin Welsh Baptist Chapel is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF44 8NP), in the parish of Aberdare West.
- What is Heol-y-Felin Welsh Baptist Chapel?
- Heol-y-Felin Welsh Baptist Chapel — Baptist chapel in Trecynon.
- How do I get to Heol-y-Felin Welsh Baptist Chapel?
- The nearest railway station is Aberdare, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF44 8NP.
- When was Heol-y-Felin Welsh Baptist Chapel built?
- Built or established in 1855.
- Is Heol-y-Felin Welsh Baptist Chapel a listed building?
- Heol-y-Felin Welsh Baptist Chapel is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Heol-y-Felin Welsh Baptist Chapel free to visit?
- Yes, Heol-y-Felin Welsh Baptist Chapel is free to enter.
- How do I get to Heol-y-Felin Welsh Baptist Chapel?
- The nearest railway station is Aberdare, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF44 8NP.