Capel Als, Llanelli
| Capel Als, Llanelli | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Location | Marble Hall Road, Llanelli |
| Country | Wales, United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Independent (Congregationalist) |
| History | |
| Founded | 1780 |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Designated | 3 December 1992 |
| Architect(s) | Thomas Thomas |
| Architectural type | Chapel |
| Style | Late 19th century |
Capel Als is an Independent (Congregational) chapel in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales, It is regarded as one of the most significant religious buildings in Wales.[1]
It is a Grade II-listed building but many believe it should be accorded more significant status.
Contents
1 History
2 The ministry of Thomas Johns, 1869–1914
3 References
4 External links
History
The chapel was opened in 1780 The first minister was David Rees, was a celebrated preacher, publisher and agitator.[1] He was firmly opposed to the established church and conducted a long running feud with the rector of Llanelli.
The chapel was rebuilt and enlarged in 1852 under the supervision of architect Thomas Thomas of Landore, Swansea.[2] Thomas subsequently used the Capel Als design at Independent chapels at Pontypool in the following year and seven years later in his home chapel in Llandeilo.[2] It was further reconfigured in 1894 by Owen Morris Roberts.
The ministry of Thomas Johns, 1869–1914
The minister from 1869 until 1914 was Thomas Johns, a leading figure in Welsh nonconformity,[3]
References
^ ab Edwards, Huw. "Capel Als Chapel". The UK’s Favourite Churches. Retrieved 14 May 2016..mw-parser-output cite.citation{font-style:inherit}.mw-parser-output q{quotes:"""""""'""'"}.mw-parser-output code.cs1-code{color:inherit;background:inherit;border:inherit;padding:inherit}.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-free a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Lock-green.svg/9px-Lock-green.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-registration a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d6/Lock-gray-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-gray-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-subscription a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/aa/Lock-red-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-red-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration{color:#555}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription span,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration span{border-bottom:1px dotted;cursor:help}.mw-parser-output .cs1-hidden-error{display:none;font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-visible-error{font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration,.mw-parser-output .cs1-format{font-size:95%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-left,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-left{padding-left:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-right,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-right{padding-right:0.2em}
^ ab "Capel Als Independent Chapel". Coflein. Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales. Retrieved 17 May 2016.
^ "Dr Johns, Capel Als. Death of Famous Welsh Congregationalist Divine at Llanelly". Cambria Daily Leader. 19 September 1914. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
External links
- BBC programme Hidden Histories
- Coflein entry
Coordinates: 51°40′54″N 4°09′13″W / 51.6817°N 4.1537°W / 51.6817; -4.1537
