Historic churches · South Wales
Tabernacle Welsh Baptist Chapel
In or near Cardiff.
Tabernacle Welsh Baptist Chapel — Baptist chapel in Cardiff.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cardiff Central · 0.4 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Tabernacle Welsh Baptist Chapel, you can take a train to Cardiff Central station, which is 0.4 km away. Entry is free.
About
Tabernacle Welsh Baptist Chapel is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1865. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Baptists. Address: http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q7739082, CF10 1AJ. Wikidata describes it as: "Baptist chapel in Cardiff". Coordinates: 51.4785°, -3.1762°.
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Heritage listing
Tabernacle (Welsh: Y Tabernacl) is a Welsh-language Baptist chapel in The Hayes in the centre of Cardiff, Wales. It is a Grade II* listed building.
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Official information
Tabernacl Welsh Baptist Chapel is a Welsh Baptist church located in the heart of Cardiff. It serves as a community hub for various religious and cultural activities, welcoming members from diverse backgrounds.
Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Tabernacle (Welsh: Y Tabernacl) is a Welsh-language Baptist chapel in The Hayes in the centre of Cardiff, Wales. It is a Grade II* listed building.
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Background
History
A chapel existed on the site from 1821, enlarged in 1840, then further enlarged and rebuilt between 1862 and 1865 in an Italianate style under local architect J. Hartland and Son. The front of the building has evidence of redevelopment rather than a complete rebuild, with one of the stair towers projecting beyond the main facade and the four upper windows appearing off-centre when viewed from inside. The front of the building is set back from the main road behind a forecourt, fronted with wrought iron railings and two gate pillars. The chapel façade is two generous storeys including a stair tower at each corner. The upper level of the central façade is set back, with four prominent…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4785, -3.1762
- District
- Cardiff
- Parish
- Castle
- Postcode
- CF10 1AJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cardiff South and Penarth
- Established
- 1865
- Nearest railway station
- Cardiff Central — 0.4 km
- Official site
- tabernacl.cymru
Sources
- wikidata: Q13126550 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Tabernacle Chapel, Cardiff (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Tabernacle Chapel, Cardiff, December 2020.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tabernacle Welsh Baptist Chapel?
- Tabernacle Welsh Baptist Chapel is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF10 1AJ), in the parish of Castle.
- What is Tabernacle Welsh Baptist Chapel?
- Tabernacle Welsh Baptist Chapel — Baptist chapel in Cardiff.
- How do I get to Tabernacle Welsh Baptist Chapel?
- The nearest railway station is Cardiff Central, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF10 1AJ.
- When was Tabernacle Welsh Baptist Chapel built?
- Built or established in 1865.
- Is Tabernacle Welsh Baptist Chapel a listed building?
- Tabernacle Welsh Baptist Chapel is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Tabernacle Welsh Baptist Chapel a protected site?
- Yes — Tabernacle Welsh Baptist Chapel is part of the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Tabernacle Welsh Baptist Chapel free to visit?
- Yes, Tabernacle Welsh Baptist Chapel is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tabernacle Welsh Baptist Chapel?
- The nearest railway station is Cardiff Central, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF10 1AJ.