Historic churches · South Wales
Siloa Welsh Independent Chapel
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Siloa Welsh Independent Chapel — Independent chapel in Aberdare.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Aberdare · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Siloa Welsh Independent Chapel, you can take a train to Aberdare station, which is 0.6 km away. Entry is free, and the chapel is accessible for visitors. The postcode for sat-nav is CF44 7HU.
About
Siloa Welsh Independent Chapel is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1844. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Affiliated with Independents. Address: CF44 7HU. Wikidata describes it as: "Independent chapel in Aberdare". Coordinates: 51.7130°, -3.4489°.
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Heritage listing
Siloa Chapel was the largest of the Welsh Independent, or Congregationalist, chapels in Aberdare. It operated from 1844 to 2020. Services were held in the Welsh language. Established in 1844, Siloa was one of the few Welsh-language chapels in the locality to remain open in the 21st century. Siloa was notable for its long-serving ministers and in over a century there were only three pastorates, namely those of David Price (1843–1878), D. Silyn Evans (1880–1930) and R.
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Official information
Cynon Valley Museum is a local history museum located in Aberdare, showcasing the rich history and stories of the Cynon Valley. Visitors can explore two gallery spaces featuring permanent displays and temporary exhibitions that highlight local artists and community narratives.
From the Wikipedia article
Siloa Chapel was the largest of the Welsh Independent, or Congregationalist, chapels in Aberdare. It operated from 1844 to 2020. Services were held in the Welsh language. Established in 1844, Siloa was one of the few Welsh-language chapels in the locality to remain open in the 21st century. Siloa was notable for its long-serving ministers and in over a century there were only three pastorates, namely those of David Price (1843–1878), D. Silyn Evans (1880–1930) and R. Ifor Parry (1933–1964).
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Background
History
In 1841, Thomas Rees, then minister at Ebenezer, Trecynon, began to hold a Sunday school in what was then the adjacent village of Aberdare, and also began to preach in English, with a view of establishing an English-language cause. When Rees departed to Siloah, Llanelli, in early 1842, the original proposal was abandoned but a small group of members from Ebenezer continued to hold meetings, but in the Welsh language. The leading figure was David Price, who had recently moved to Aberdare from the Vale of Neath. At his instigation meetings began to be held in the long room of the Boot Inn, Aberdare. In 1843, fourteen members from Ebenezer, Trecynon, the oldest independent church in the…
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- Coordinates
- 51.7130, -3.4489
- District
- Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Parish
- Aberdare East
- Postcode
- CF44 7HU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare
- Phone
- 01685 886729
- Established
- 1844
- Nearest railway station
- Aberdare — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Tuesday to Saturday 10am–4pm
Sources
- wikidata: Q16900206 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Siloa Chapel, Aberdare (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Siloa, capel yr Annibynwyr, Aberdâr.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Siloa Welsh Independent Chapel?
- Siloa Welsh Independent Chapel is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF44 7HU), in the parish of Aberdare East.
- What is Siloa Welsh Independent Chapel?
- Siloa Welsh Independent Chapel — Independent chapel in Aberdare.
- How do I get to Siloa Welsh Independent Chapel?
- The nearest railway station is Aberdare, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF44 7HU.
- When was Siloa Welsh Independent Chapel built?
- Built or established in 1844.
- Is Siloa Welsh Independent Chapel a listed building?
- Siloa Welsh Independent Chapel is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Siloa Welsh Independent Chapel free to visit?
- Yes, Siloa Welsh Independent Chapel is free to enter.
- How do I get to Siloa Welsh Independent Chapel?
- The nearest railway station is Aberdare, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF44 7HU.