Chapels · South Wales
Nebo, Hirwaun
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Nebo, Hirwaun — church in Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Aberdare · 5.5 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Nebo in Hirwaun, you can take a train to Aberdare station, which is 5.5 km away. Entry is free. The postcode for your sat-nav is CF44 9PD.
About
Nebo, Hirwaun is a chapel in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Affiliated with Independents. Address: CF44 9PD. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK". Coordinates: 51.7387°, -3.5091°.
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Heritage listing
Nebo, Hirwaun was an Independent (Congregationalist) chapel in Merthyr Road, Hirwaun, Aberdare, Wales.
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From the Wikipedia article
Nebo, Hirwaun was an Independent (Congregationalist) chapel in Merthyr Road, Hirwaun, Aberdare, Wales.
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Background
History
Nebo was established in the early 19th century, when the Hirwaun ironworks were in operation At that time a number of members of the Independents, the Calvinistic Methodists and the Baptists lived in the village of Hirwaun. For communion they went to Aberdare, but they came together for prayer meetings at houses in Hirwaun. The Independents were generally members of Ebenezer, Trecynon. In 1823, a small chapel was built which was called Nebo, or Pennebo. This was used until 1830, when, following a revival which drew many additional members and listeners, a larger chapel was required. This was used for several years without formal seating or adornments. Eventually, in 1836, this was…
Description
William Williams was inaugurated at Nebo in May 1841. Williams died in January 1877. A number of ministers officiated at his funeral, including Thomas Rees of Swansea.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7387, -3.5091
- District
- Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Parish
- Hirwaun
- Postcode
- CF44 9PD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare
- Nearest railway station
- Aberdare — 5.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q19897861 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Nebo Chapel, Hirwaun (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Nebo Chapel, Hirwaun - geograph.org.uk - 899713.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
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Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Tramroad causeway and bridge at Hirwaun Ironworks
Historic bridges · 0.2 km
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Bryn-y-Gaer Cemetery
Cemeteries · 1.3 km
Crawshay's Tower
Historic houses · 2.1 km
Penderyn
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Hirwaun Common
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Cefn y Llethr Hir
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Penderyn Distillery
Distilleries · 2.9 km
Aberdare Cemetery
Cemeteries · 3.1 km
Elim, Cwmdare
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Merthyr Road Railway Bridge
Historic bridges · 3.2 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nebo, Hirwaun?
- Nebo, Hirwaun is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF44 9PD), in the parish of Hirwaun.
- What is Nebo, Hirwaun?
- Nebo, Hirwaun — church in Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK.
- How do I get to Nebo, Hirwaun?
- The nearest railway station is Aberdare, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF44 9PD.
- Is Nebo, Hirwaun a listed building?
- Nebo, Hirwaun is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Nebo, Hirwaun free to visit?
- Yes, Nebo, Hirwaun is free to enter.
- How do I get to Nebo, Hirwaun?
- The nearest railway station is Aberdare, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF44 9PD.