Historic churches · South Wales
Park Street English Congregational Church
Park Street English Congregational 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
- Nearest railway station
- Llanelli · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Park Street English Congregational Church, you can take the train to Llanelli station, which is 0.7 km away. The postcode for the church is SA15 1UH. Entry is free.
About
Park Street English Congregational Church is a Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 11934). 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
Park Congregational Chapel is a Congregational chapel in the town of Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales. It was built in 1864 and is located at the junction between Murray Street and Inkerman Street. It was designated as a Grade II listed building on 3 December 1992.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Official information
Y Tŷ Celf - The Art House is a community-focused art gallery located in Llanelli. It supports local artists and offers workshops, exhibitions, and a space for creative expression within the community.
From the Wikipedia article
Park Congregational Chapel is a Congregational chapel in the town of Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales. It was built in 1864 and is located at the junction between Murray Street and Inkerman Street. It was designated as a Grade II listed building on 3 December 1992.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Description
Park Congregational Chapel was erected at a time when Llanelli had become a significant regional producer of tinplate and steel and the population was growing strongly and needed more buildings in which to worship. The architects were Lander and Bedells of London, and the chapel was built between 1864 and 1865 in the very Gothic but inaccurate style liked by the Congregationalists. The tower is square and slender and is capped by an octagonal collar and a plain stone spire. The interior of the chapel is smaller than one might expect, being rather low with a boarded end-gallery. There are large quantities of stained glass; Abbot and Co installed some in 1884 and 1908, others in 1919 and 1934…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.6802, -4.1615
- District
- Carmarthenshire
- Parish
- Llanelli
- Postcode
- SA15 1UH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Llanelli
- Phone
- +447854003327
- Established
- 1864
- Nearest railway station
- Llanelli — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Tuesday - Friday: 10am - 4pm; Saturday: 10am - 2pm
- Official site
- www.ytycelf-thearthouse.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q24182689 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Park Congregational Chapel, Llanelli (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Park Street English Congregational Church?
- Park Street English Congregational Church is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA15 1UH), in the parish of Llanelli.
- What is Park Street English Congregational Church?
- Park Street English Congregational Church — Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Park Street English Congregational Church?
- The nearest railway station is Llanelli, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA15 1UH.
- When was Park Street English Congregational Church built?
- Built or established in 1864.
- Is Park Street English Congregational Church a listed building?
- Park Street English Congregational Church is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Park Street English Congregational Church free to visit?
- Yes, Park Street English Congregational Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to Park Street English Congregational Church?
- The nearest railway station is Llanelli, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA15 1UH.