GENUKI: Ystradyfodwg - chapels database

Ystradyfodwg

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Ystradyfodwg

Chapels database

This project is fully described on Glamorgan Chapels Database

This Ystradyfodwg database compiled by Gareth Hicks with contributions from;

Jill Muir
Ron Davies

Gilfach Goch is included here although more accurately should be under Llantrisant, with part also in Llandyfodwg

Dinas is included under Llantrisant although bits of it may be in Ystradyfodwg

If a chapel is already mentioned on the main parish page then its name will act as a link to that section for any data recorded there - such as extant records and OS Grid references

Some chapels may have more than one entry if it is not possible to correctly identify each from a particular source

(For an explanation of the various non-conformist denominations see Gareth's Help Page )

Sources referred to (indicated by number shown in brackets after the data entry) where there may be more data available

1. The Chapels Recording Project in Wales (RCAHMW)
2. My Ancestors were Congregationalists in England and Wales, by D J H Clifford, SOG, 1992.
3. Glamorgan Bibliography on Genuki
4. Independent Chapels of Wales: History Books and Pamphlets by Huw Walters.
5. Glamorgan FHS - the publications lists etc
6. Glamorgan Record Office in Cardiff hold most extant parish church and non-conformist chapel records, these are listed on their site (click ' history of your family' on main page and scroll down to the end of the next page)
7. Dissent in the Counties of Glamorgan and Monmouth by Hywel D Emanuel, National Library of Wales journal, Vol VIII/4, Winter 1954.
8. Kelly's Directory, South Wales 1895 - the Archive CD Books Cd
9. Kelly's Directory, South Wales 1910 - the Archive CD Books Cd
10. The Cambrian Index - The index data is obviously limited , there may be more available via the online contact address
11. Jones, I.G. & Williams, D. The Religious census of 1851 : A Calendar of the returns relating to Wales, Vol 1, South Wales. UWP, Cardiff, 1976

Additional sources

Rhondda-Cynon-Taf Libraries Heritage Trail site
Rhondda-Cynon-Taf Photographic Archive
the rhondda site (site disappeared) has a list of Rhondda chapels that have been demolished or had a change of use
Archives Network Wales
Slaters Directory for 1880
Gathering the Jewels site
BBC Wales
rhondda churches
Jill Muir's site
The Presbyterian Church of Wales site - the source of some of the CM chapel 'still open in 2006' notes below

General Introduction

"Between 1899 and 1915 a total of 121 applications for the erection of churches, chapels and vestries were approved by the Rhondda Urban District Council. By 1905 there were 151 Nonconformist chapels with a seating capacity of 85,105 within the Rhondda. Despite this the current situation in the Rhondda is very different. Christianity for the most part has lapsed into tradition and lethargy and most of the chapels which previously held worshipping congregations have now been closed, converted into flats or used for business activity."
From the National Assembly of Wales page 'A465 Dualling' site, that was
"The 2001 Census shows that today in Wales fewer than one in ten people regularly attend a church or chapel, slightly lower than the figures for Scotland and England. However, it also shows that over 70% of Welsh people see themselves as Christian, perhaps demonstrating that while they don't actively worship God, their lives are still strongly influenced by Christian values and principles. And that is not really surprising in historic terms, because one of the defining characteristics of the Welsh is the Christian religion. " From BBC Wales

Baptist

There is a book by Williams, John Rufus. Ystradiana : neu Hanes Bedyddwyr Ystradyfodwg : yng nghyd a byr adroddiad am y flwyddyn 1885. Ystrad : Thomas J. Davies, 1886.
The History of the Baptists of Ystradyfodwg. See Glamorgan FHS journal vol 72/Dec 2003 for a translation (first part) by Jennet and Ceri Davies. Also part two in Glamorgan FHS journal 73/March 2004. (3)

Bethany English Baptist chapel, Blaen Clydach

Bethany English Baptist chapel, Blaen Clydach Rev Sydney Burnett 1910 (9)

Noddfa Baptist chapel (Bethel Bush Mission church), Clydach Rd, Blaenclydach

Noddfa Baptist chapel, Clydach Rd, Blaenclydach SS983930 Renamed Bethel Bush Mission church, or , possibly, a completely new chapel on same site, built in 1868, modified, altered or rebuilt in 1876 and 1893, demolished pre 1998 (1)

There is a photograph of this chapel on Rhondda-Cynon-Taf Photographic Archive

Welsh Baptist chapel, Blaencwm

Welsh Baptist chapel, Blaencwm Rev Daniel William Hopkins 1895 (8)
Welsh Baptist chapel, Blaencwm Rev W Cynon Evans 1910 (9)
Libanus Particular Baptist, Blaenycwm Erected in 1839 Howard Lewellyn, Deacon 1851 (11)

Calfaria Welsh Baptist chapel, Brook St, Blaenrhondda

Calfaria Welsh Baptist, Brook St, Blaenrhondda Extant Records (6)
Blaenrhondda Welsh Rev Griffith Matthews 1895 (8) and 1910 (9)

Noddfa Welsh Baptist chapel, Clydach Vale

Noddfa Welsh Baptist chapel, Clydach Vale Rev Owaldo James 1895 (8)
Noddfa Welsh, Clydach Vale Rev Thomas T Jones 1910 (9)

Calfaria Welsh Baptist chapel, Marian St, Clydach Vale

Calfaria Welsh Baptist chapel, Marian St, Clydach Vale SS97569304 Demolished pre 1998 (1)
Calvaria Welsh, Clydach Vale Rev William E Davies 1895 (8) and 1910 (9)

There is a photograph of this chapel on Rhondda-Cynon-Taf Photographic Archive

Details of extant records on Archives Network Wales for the following;

"The first Calfaria Welsh Baptist Chapel building was erected at Marien Street, Clydach vale, Glamorgan, in 1877, as a branch of the Jerusalem chapel, Llwynypia. In 1882 a larger chapel was constructed. The Chapel remained active into the 1990s"
"Church minute meeting book, 1916-1934; ledger, 1927-1968; draft monthly receipt and payment accounts, 1960; and History of Calfaria, Clydach Vale, [c. 1990]."

Bethany English Baptist chapel, Clydach rd, Clydach Vale

Bethany English Baptist chapel, Clydach rd, Clydach Vale SS98189303 Built in 1904, rebuilt 1986, still in use in 2000 (1)

Bethel English Baptist chapel, Park Rd, Cwmparc

Bethel English Baptist chapel, Park Rd, Cwmparc SS94869594 Built in 1873 and rebuilt 1904, still in use in 2000 (1)
Bethel English, Cwmparc Rev G O Roberts 1910 (9)
On rhondda churches is a link to the site of this chapel

"......... The establishment of Bethel Baptist Church, Cwmparc in 1904 drew some members away from Horeb [Treorchy] although the two chapels initially shared a minister .... " Archives Network Wales

Salem Welsh Baptist chapel, Cwmparc

Welsh Baptist, Cwmpark Rev D C Jones Slaters Directory for 1880
Bethel (should be Salem) Welsh, Cwmpark Rev David C Jones 1895 (8
Salem Welsh Baptist chapel, Cwmparc Rev James Davies 1910 (9)

Bethel English Baptist chapel, Fountain St, Ferndale

Bethel English Baptist chapel, Fountain St, Ferndale SS99999693 Built in 1873, still in use in 1998 (1)
Bethel English Baptist Extant Records (6)
Bethel English Rev W M Thomas 1910 (9)

Nazareth Welsh Baptist chapel, Ferndale

Nazareth Welsh Baptist chapel, Ferndale Rev Thomas Humphreys 1910 (9)

Salem Newydd Welsh Baptist chapel, Dyffryn St, Ferndale

Salem Newydd Welsh Baptist chapel, Dyffryn St, Ferndale ST00019656 Built in 1877 (1)
Salem Newydd Welsh Baptist, Duffryn St, Ferndale Extant Records (6)
Salem Newydd Welsh Rev Isaac Jones 1910 (9)
Congregation and chapel banner outside Salem Newydd, Ferndale, c 1913 on the Gathering the Jewels site

I am researching the history of this chapel which opened in 1877 and closed in 1994 (not 1992) and which my family and I attended.
Most of the old records which exist are at Glamorgan Record Office although annual reports for some years from 1915 -1942 (with some gaps) are at the National Library in Aberystwyth where this is also a history of the church written by Thomas Johns in 1937 on the 60th anniversary. ('Braslun o Hanes Salem Newydd, Ferndale'). Other records are in my posession and I will be depositing them in due course between the GRO and the National Library. (Dr Peter Brooks Nov 2006)
Title - 'SALEM NEWYDD' - Hanes ac Atgofion / A History and Memories. ISBN : 978-0-9557858-0-1. Author: Dr Peter Brooks. Language - bilingual, alternate pages English and Welsh. Pages - 288 with over 100 illustrations, both colour and black and white. Laminated card cover.
Price £12.75 with p&p to UK addresses. (£10 if collected). Profits to Christian Aid. Contact via e-mail : peter_t_brooks@hotmail.com
Local libraries in RCT and Cardiff are purchasing copies and a copy will be deposited at the British Library, National Library of Wales and at the RCAHMW. (Peter Brooks 2/2008)

Details of extant records on Archives Network Wales

"Salem Newydd Welsh Baptist Chapel, Ferndale..... was opened in 1877-1879. It closed in 1992. (but see above)"
"......... register of contributions to ministry, 1903-1917; Sunday School attendance book, 1889-1909; account book, 1894-1918; and loan account book, 1883-1935."

Zion Welsh Baptist chapel, Ferndale

Zion Welsh Baptist chapel, Ferndale Rev Isaac Jones 1910 (9)

Hope English Baptist chapel, Park View, Gelli

Hope English Baptist chapel, Park View, Gelli SS97349503 Still in use in 2003 (1)
Gelli Hope English Baptist Extant Records (6)
Hope English, Gelli 1910 (9)

The original chapel was built in 1902 and become the school-room to a larger chapel consecrated in 1906 after the 1904/5 Revival. This chapel closed in 2003 and the congregation have returned to the earlier chapel.
1898 - small group established an Engish Speaking church in Gelli - to be called "Hope"
1902- first Hope chapel built and consecrated 25/05/1902
1905- foundation stone of larger chapel laid 13/11/1905
1906 - new chapel consecrated 25/05/1906. First minister - Daniel Davies 1906-1909
1969 - no resident minister since 1969
2003 - Hope Chapel closes due to financial shortfalls - but church has moved back to smaller building of 1902 and continues to thrive.
(Copied from The Chapels Recording Project in Wales (RCAHMW) site "Based on information provided by the chapel secretary")

There is a photograph of Hope English chapel, Ton Pentre on Rhondda-Cynon-Taf Photographic Archive

Siloam Welsh Baptist chapel, Gelli Rd, Gelli

Siloam Welsh Baptist chapel, Gelli Rd, Gelli SS97489493 Built in 1890, demolished pre 1997 (1)
Siloam Welsh, Gelli 1910 (9)

There is a photograph of this chapel on Rhondda-Cynon-Taf Photographic Archive

Noddfa Welsh Baptist chapel, High St, Gilfach Goch

Noddfa Welsh Baptist chapel, High St, Gilfach Goch SS98189029 Built in 1868, modified, altered or rebuilt 1874, demolished pre 1997 (1)

Beulah Baptist chapel, Tyntyla Rd, Llwynypia

Beulah Baptist chapel, Tyntyla Rd, Llwynypia SS99659441 Demolished pre 1995 (1)

Carmel English Baptist chapel, Church St (Rear of Ceridwen St), Maerdy

Carmel English Baptist chapel, Church St (Rear of Ceridwen St), Maerdy SS97369840 Built in 1895, not still in use in 1998 (1)

Sion (Seion) Welsh Baptist chapel, Maerdy Rd, Maerdy

Sion Welsh Baptist chapel, Maerdy Rd, Maerdy SS97559810 Built in 1882, still in use in 2000 (1)

There is a book/article 'A future and a hope' : the story of Seion Baptist Church, Maerdy. Evangelical Magazine of Wales 31/2 (1992), p. 20-2 (3)
Originally Welsh-speaking but in recent years has used English - the rhondda site (site disappeared)
There is a photograph of this chapel on Rhondda-Cynon-Taf Photographic Archive
On rhondda churches is a link to the site of this chapel

Moriah Welsh Baptist chapel, Llewellyn St, Pentre (Capel Bedyddwyr)

Moriah Welsh Baptist chapel, Llewellyn St, Pentre SS96839618 Built in 1874, not still in use in 1998 (1)
Moriah Welsh Baptist Extant Records (6)
Moriah Welsh, Pentre 1895 (8)
Moriah Welsh, Pentre Rev Thomas Davies 1910 (9)
Welsh Baptist, Pentre Rev David Davies Slaters Directory for 1880

1801, January 28; Baptist; a house called Ty Howel Lewelin Rewl vach in the tenure and occupation of Howel Lewelin; David Hughes, Minister, Edward Evan, Minister, William Morgan, Edmund James, Jenkin Thomas, John Evan, the said Howel Lewelyn, William Thomas, Jenkin Edward, Evan Thomas (7) [right place?]

Details of extant records on Archives Network Wales;

"Moriah Welsh Baptist Chapel, otherwise known as Capel Bedyddwyr Moreia, Pentre, Rhondda, Glamorgan, was officially opened in 1874."
"Programme for centenary celebrations, 1975"

Zion English Baptist chapel, Pleasant View, Pentre

Zion English Baptist chapel, Pleasant View, Pentre SS97219560 Built in 1878, demolished pre 1998 (1)
Zion English, Pentre 1895 (8) and 1910 (9)

There is a photograph of this chapel on Rhondda-Cynon-Taf Photographic Archive
Zion chapel, Pentre c 1900 - on 'the rhondda' site (site disappeared)

Details of extant records on Archives Network Wales;

"Zion English Baptist Chapel (Glamorgan), was established in 1865, as the first English Baptist church in the Rhondda valleys to answer the spiritual needs of the English and Welsh 'English-only' immigrants (many of whom came from Montgomeryshire), employed largely in the local coal-mines, notably after the opening of Pentre, Bodringallt and Maendy collieries 1864-1865 and Gelli colliery 1870. The church began in an old cart-shed in Forge Street, Pentre, but services were transferred to Pentre School, Pleasant View. The first meeting-house on the present site in Pleasant Street was completed in November 1868, but increasing numbers of communicants required the construction of a new chapel on the same site 1877-1879. The chapel suffered financial and pastoral difficulties during the first 50 years of its history but growing numbers meant that an extension to the building was required in 1906"
".......... includes: a mortgage, 1 May 1884; abstract of title [? mid 19th century]-1888 reciting lease for 99 years from George Salisbury to the trustees of Zion Baptist Chapel,1878; trust deed, 1 Feb. 1889; abstract of title of the trustees of the will of the late Crawshay Bailey to freehold hereditaments, part of the Crawshay Baileys' estate with marginal notes, 1962; conveyance, 1962; memorandum giving names of trustees, 15 Jun. 1919 and 28 Jan. 1961; and a letter concerning improvement grant to 6 Maindy Road, Ton Pentre, from W. Noel Thomas, town clerk, to Walter John Rees, secretary, Zion Baptist Chapel, 16 Augusta Street, Ton Pentre, 26 Jan. 1966"

Bethany English Baptist chapel, Penygraig

There is a photograph of this chapel on Rhondda-Cynon-Taf Photographic Archive

Soar Welsh Baptist chapel, Penygraig Rd, Penygraig

Soar Welsh Baptist chapel (Soar Ffrwyd : Soar Dinas), Penygraig Rd, Penygraig SS99849150 Built in 1832, modified, altered or rebuilt 1858, 1875 and 1903. Closed 1978. (1)
Capel Soar MIs index (5)
Zoar Baptist Extant Records (6)
Zoar Welsh, Penygraig 1895 (8)
Zoar Welsh Baptist Rev David C Jones 1910 (9)
Welsh Baptist, Pen-y-graig Rev Hugh Hughes Slaters Directory for 1880
1840, October 7; Baptist; a chapel called Soar situated near Dinas Colliery; Robert Edwards of Dinas, Baptist Minister, William Jones, Alice Jones (7)
Soar Baptist, Dinas Erected in 1831/32 William Lewis, Minister 1851 (11)

There is a book by Thomas, John A. Soariana . (name Index) Tonypandy : Robert Davies a'i Gyf, Argraffwyr, [1906?]. - translation published by Glamorgan FHS. A History of Soar Chapel, Pen-y-graig [preachers names and brief history 1834-1901]. p56 (3)
Extract from;
"The cause started by Mr William David who had moved to Dinas from Bridgend and was known as William David "Y Garreg" [the Rock] because of the large rock near his home in Bridgend. He settled in Dinas in 1811 as the Overseer of the Dinas Colliery and also to keep the public House known as the 'White Rock'. Around 1813 Mr David gave a room in the lower house in White Rock Row for the purpose of holding religious meetings and it is believed that the famous Welsh preacher, Christmas Evans, preached from here. It was in the upper room of this same house that the Baptist Cause at Ainon, Tonyrefail was started in 1861. In 1825 the Penygelli School was built for the purpose of a Day School and religious meetings. The first Baptism at Dinas took place in August 1825 in a large well near the White Rock. In May 1830 a lease was obtained on a parcel of land at Ffrwdamos." (Jill Muir)
See photograph of this chapel on Jill Muir's site
There is a photograph of this chapel on the Rhondda-Cynon-Taf Libraries Heritage Trail site

There is a photograph of this chapel on Rhondda-Cynon-Taf Photographic Archive

1904; EVAN ROBERTS SPEAKS AT PENYGRAIG & WILLIAMSTOWN, AT SOAR & PISGAH CHAPELS (10)

"One chapel in South Wales Central that is receiving significant investment from the Arts Council of Wales is Soar Ffrwdamos ..... which will be providing an enhanced arts facility to be run by Valleys Kids" (Rhondda Today 2005)

Welsh Baptist chapel, Pontygwaith

Welsh Baptist chapel, Pontygwaith Rev John Richard Phillips 1910 (9)

Hebron Welsh Baptist chapel, Church St, Ton Pentre

Hebron Welsh Baptist chapel, Church St, Ton Pentre SS97189535 Built in 1870, modified, altered or rebuilt 1889 with schoolroom added 1908, demolished pre 1998 (1)
Hebron Welsh Baptist Extant Records (6)
Hebron Welsh, Ton Rev Evan William Davies 1895 (8) and 1910 (9)

There is a photograph of this chapel on Rhondda-Cynon-Taf Photographic Archive
Details of extant records on Archives Network Wales - " ...[Hebron] established in 1868 by 52 members of Eglwys Nebo, Ystrad Rhondda, and remained active in 1968 "
"Programme for centenary celebrations, 1968"

Capel-y-Bedydwyr, Rhys St, Tonypandy

Capel-y-Bedydwyr, Rhys St, Tonypandy SS99769250 (1)
Welsh Baptist, Ton-y-pandy Rev J R Jones Slaters Directory for 1880 [right place?]

Moriah Welsh Baptist chapel, Dunraven St, Tonypandy

Moriah Welsh Baptist chapel, Dunraven St, Tonypandy SS99509239 Built in 1905, not still in use in 2002 (1)
Moriah, Ton-y-pandy 1910 (9)

Jerusalem Welsh Baptist chapel, Llwynypia Rd, Tonypandy/Llwynypia

Jerusalem Welsh Baptist chapel, Llwynypia Rd, Tonypandy SS99229287 Built in 1896 demolished 1984? (1)
Jerusalem Welsh, Llwynypia [in Tonypandy] Rev E Jones 1895 (8)

There is a photograph of this chapel on Rhondda-Cynon-Taf Photographic Archive

Bethel English Baptist chapel, Dunraven St, Tonypandy

Bethel English Baptist chapel, Dunraven St, Tonypandy SS99429247 Built in 1870, modified, altered or rebuilt 1879, still in use in 1998 (1)
Bethel English, Tonypandy Rev Daniel Davies 1895 (8)
Bethel English Rev Edward Dennis 1910 (9)

Bethlehem Welsh Baptist chapel (Elim Pentecostal: Big Elim:Temple), Miskin Rd, Trealaw

Bethlehem Welsh Baptist chapel (Elim Pentecostal: Big Elim:Temple), Miskin Rd, Trealaw SS99759242 Demolished pre 1998 (1)
Bethlehem Welsh 1895 (8) and 1910 (9)
Welsh Baptist, Trealaw Rev William Morris Slaters Directory for 1880 [right place?]

Carmel English Baptist chapel, Victoria St, Trealaw

Carmel English Baptist chapel, Victoria St, Trealaw ST00019215 Not still in use in 1998 (1)
Carmel English, Trealaw Rev John Lamb 1910 (9)
English Baptist, Trealaw (ministers various) Slaters Directory for 1880

There is a photograph of this chapel on Rhondda-Cynon-Taf Photographic Archive

Ainon Welsh Baptist chapel (Pentecostal), Maesyffynnon Terrace, Trealaw

Ainon Welsh Baptist chapel (Pentecostal), Maesyffynnon Terrace, Trealaw ST00189212 Still in use in 2000 (1)

There is a photograph of this chapel on Rhondda-Cynon-Taf Photographic Archive

Bethany English Baptist chapel, Abertonllwyd St, Treherbert

Bethany English Baptist chapel, Abertonllwyd St, Abertonllwyd, Treherbert SS93749857 Built in or around 1873 with modifications before 1910 and renovations in 1947, still in use in 1999 (1)
Bethany English Baptist Extant Records (6)
Bethany English, Treherbert Rev Ivan Meredyth 1895 (8) and [minister not named] 1910 (9)
English Baptist, Treherbert Rev J Rosser Slaters Directory for 1880.

There is a photograph of this chapel on Rhondda-Cynon-Taf Photographic Archive
There is/was a photograph of this chapel c 2003 on the rhondda site
On rhondda churches is a link to the site of this chapel, and some photographs

Hope English Baptist chapel, Treherbert

Hope English Baptist chapel, Treherbert 1910 (9)

There is a photograph of this chapel on Rhondda-Cynon-Taf Photographic Archive

Libanus Welsh Baptist chapel, Bute St, Treherbert

Libanus Welsh Baptist chapel, Bute St, Treherbert SS94219823 Built in 1840, modified, altered or rebuilt 1858, 1867 and 1908, not still in use in 1997 (1)
Libanus Baptist MIs index (5)
Libanus Welsh Baptist Extant Records (6)
Libanus Welsh, Treherbert Rev Henry Harries 1895 (8) and 1910 (9)
Libanus Welsh Baptist chapel, Bute St, Treherbert. A marriage certificate dated 13 Oct 1869 shows this as a Particular Baptist chapel with Lewis Jones as minister.(from Martin Thompson)
Welsh Baptist, Treherbert Rev Lewis Jones Slaters Directory for 1880

There is a photograph of this chapel on Rhondda-Cynon-Taf Photographic Archive

Libanus Chapel was founded on land at Cwmsaerbren - see further text below.
The Rev. David Pryse Williams (1878-1952), Baptist Minister and local historian, was pastor at Libanus, Treherbert from 1920-1952 (Ron Davies)

Seen in newspaper in 2006 - Libanus Chapel Treherbert to be demolished with resiting of burial ground to accommodate building of family homes
See also Capeli (2005 list of chapels under threat)

Ainon Welsh Baptist chapel, Treorchy

Ainon Welsh Baptist chapel, Treorchy Rev James Davies 1910 (9)

There is a photograph of this chapel on Rhondda-Cynon-Taf Photographic Archive

Beulah Welsh Baptist chapel (Apostolic), High St, Treorchy

Beulah Welsh Baptist chapel (Apostolic), High St, Treorchy SS96389657 Not still in use in 1995 (1)

Noddfa Welsh Baptist chapel, Bute St, Treorchy

Noddfa Welsh Baptist chapel, Bute St, Treorchy SS959968 Built in 1875, damaged in 1985, demolished pre 2000 (1)
Noddfa Welsh, Treorchy Rev William Morris 1895 (8) and 1910 (9)
Welsh Baptist, Treorky Rev William Morris Slaters Directory for 1880

Details of extant records on Archives Network Wales -

"Noddfa Welsh Baptist Chapel (Capel Bedyddwyr Cymraeg Noddfa), Treorchy, Glamorgan was established c. 1866, and remained active in 1969"
" Records........account books, 1876-1966, memorial fund collection book, 1969; and illuminated address, 1930"
Baptist Union of Wales/ Welsh Baptist History Society records "Baptist Union of Wales handbook of annual meeting, Noddfa chapel,Treorchy 1909; Transactions of the Welsh Baptist History Society, 1985"

There is a photograph of this chapel on Rhondda-Cynon-Taf Photographic Archive

Horeb English Baptist chapel, Chapel St/Horeb St, Treorchy

Horeb English Baptist chapel, Chapel St/Horeb St, Treorchy SS95979679 Built in 1870, demolished 1993 (1)
Horeb English Baptist Extant Records (6)
Horeb English, Treorchy Rev Benjamin T Davies 1895 (8)
Horeb English, Treorchy Rev William Morgan Jones 1910 (9)
English Baptist, Treorky Rev Daniel Davies Slaters Directory for 1880.

Details of extant records on Archives Network Wales

"Baptist services first began at Ystradfechan Farm, Treorchy ... in 1870 .. schoolroom built to accommodate worshippers ........ first Horeb chapel constructed in 1874. The establishment of Bethel Baptist Church, Cwm-parc, in 1904, drew some members away from Horeb although the two chapels initially shared a minister .... extended in 1905-1906, ... subsequently demolished"
"Records of the Horeb English Baptist Church: church executive council minutes, 1933-1935; Sunday school minutes, 1873-1957; Sunday school attendance register, 1917-1931; members' contributions book and church accounts, 1911-1950; copy of Horeb E. B. Church, Treorchy: a history of the church, by W. D. Jones, 1965; invitation programme to centenary special preaching services, 1970; and notice of centenary celebration, 1970."

Beulah English Baptist chapel, Edmonds St, Tylorstown

Beulah English Baptist chapel, Edmonds St, Tylorstown ST01099529 Built in 1895, modified, altered or rebuilt 1909, not still in use in 1998 (1)
English Baptist, Tylorstown 1910 (9)

Horeb Welsh Baptist chapel, Behind Hendrefadog St, Tylorstown

Horeb Welsh Baptist chapel, Behind Hendrefadog St, Tylorstown ST01019571 Built in 1877? or 1901?, still in use in 1999 (1)
Horeb Welsh, Tylorstown Rev Jason James 1910 (9)

Blaen-y-cwm Welsh Baptist chapel, Wyndham St, Tynewydd

Blaen-y-cwm Welsh Baptist chapel, Wyndham St, Tynewydd SS93119903 Built in 1866 and rebuilt in 1870, still in use in 2000 (1)

Hope English Baptist chapel, nr Miskin St, Tynewydd

Hope English Baptist chapel, nr Miskin St, Tynewydd SS93499859 Not still in use in 1999 (1)
Hope English, Treherbert [Tynewydd] Rev Rees Powell 1895 (8)

Soar Welsh Baptist chapel (Apostolic Church), Mountain View/ Scott St, Tynewydd

Soar Welsh Baptist chapel (Apostolic Church), Mountain View/ Scott St, Tynewydd SS93379886 Demolished pre 2000 (1)
Soar Baptist Chapel, Tynewydd 1908 on the rhondda' site (site disappeared)

Ainon Welsh Baptist chapel, South St, Ynyshir

Ainon Welsh Baptist chapel, South St, Ynyshir ST02439280 Built in 1884, still in use in 1998 (1)
Ainon English Baptist Extant Records (6) [as chapel history in Welsh I assume this is an error]

There is a book Jiwbili Ainon, Ynyshir : llyfryn coffa.Tonypanday ; Treorchy : Evans a Short, Argraffwyr, 1914. p16. Ainon Church Jubilee (3)

There is a photograph of this chapel on Rhondda-Cynon-Taf Photographic Archive
News item on Rhondda Today in Oct 2005 - still in use
Another on S4C's Dechrau Canu Dechrau Canmol Feb 2005

Bethany English Baptist chapel, Ynyshir Rd/Gynor Place, Ynyshir

Bethany English Baptist chapel, Ynyshir Rd/Gynor Place, Ynyshir ST02389277 Built in 1885, still in use in 1998 (1)
Bethany Baptist Church, Ynyshir site - "The English Baptist cause was started by Mr. and Mrs. David John of No 1 Weston Terrace, Ynyshir, toward the end of 1884 with ten of their friends. Thomas and Mrs. Bowen, Thomas and Mrs. Cross, William and Mrs.Gadd, Moses Thomas, David Reed, Mrs. Thomas and Evan Reed..............."

Bethel Welsh Baptist chapel, Gynor Place, Ynyshir Rd, Ynyshir

Bethel Welsh Baptist chapel, Gynor Place, Ynyshir Rd, Ynyshir ST02379274 Built in 1872, modified, altered or rebuilt 1885 and possibly 1892, not still in use in 2000 (1)

Ainon Welsh Baptist chapel, Ynyswen Rd, Ynyswen

Ainon Welsh Baptist chapel, Ynyswen Rd, Ynyswen SS95349726 Built in 1899, still in use in 1998 (1)

Nebo Welsh Baptist chapel, Ystrad Rd, Ynys-fach, Ystrad

Nebo Welsh Baptist chapel, Ystrad Rd, Ynys-fach, Ystrad SS98119519 Built in 1786, demolished 1982. (1)
Nebo Particular Baptist, Ystrad Extant Records (6)
Nebo Welsh, Ystrad Rev Anthony Williams 1895 (8) and 1910 (9)
Welsh Baptist, Ystrad Rhondda (minister vacant) Slaters Directory for 1880
Ynysfach Baptist Erected in 1786 John Morgan, Secretary, Ynysfach, Ystrad-dyfodwg 1851 (11)

1786, September 2; Baptist; a new house built for religious service called Ynus-fach; Watkin Evan, Certified Minister, Morgan Rees, Howel Lewelyn, David Edward, Richard William, William David, Jenkin Thomas, Edward Morris, Evan Thomas, Howel Evan, Rees David, Edward Lewis (7)

There is a photograph of this chapel on the Rhondda-Cynon-Taf Libraries Heritage Trail site ".....the first Baptist chapel in the region..." and " Early records call the area Ynys Fach, which can be translated as, 'a low lying meadowland near a river', and subsequently early Ordnance Survey maps call the area Heol Fach."
"The burials in the graveyard at Nebo chapel, Ystrad were transferred to Penrhys Cemetery when the ground was re-used"
There is a photograph of this chapel on Rhondda-Cynon-Taf Photographic Archive

Details of extant records on Archives Network Wales for the following;

Nebo Welsh Baptist Church, Ystrad Rhondda, records "In 1786, a new house for religous service, named Ynysfach, was built by the Baptists at Heolfach, on the banks of the river Rhondda (Glamorgan). The name of the meeting house was subsequently changed to Nebo during the early part of the 19th century."
"............ including: annual reports, 1888-1958 (with gaps); Sunday School lists of teachers, works, collections, and statements of accounts, 1895-1914; and treasurer's accounts, 1920-1954."

Tabernacle English Baptist chapel, Cross St, Ystrad

Tabernacle English Baptist chapel, Cross St, Ystrad SS98729498 Built in 1876, modified, altered or rebuilt 1908, still in use in 1998 (1)
Tabernacle English, Ystrad 1895 (8)
Tabernacle English, Ystrad Rev William H Jones 1910 (9)
English Baptist, Ystrad Rhondda Rev T H Jones Slaters Directory for 1880.

Details of extant records on Archives Network Wales for the following;

Tabernacle English Baptist Church, Ystrad Rhondda, records "............was active from 1933, and closed 27 October 1986" [?]
".......... includes: minutes book of members meetings and Annual General meeting, 1933-1986; and contributions register, 1935-1971"

Congregationalist

Gosen Welsh Ind chapel, Maddox St, Blaenclydach

Gosen Welsh Ind chapel, Maddox St, Blaenclydach SS98629288 Built in 1882, modified, altered or rebuilt in 1892 and 1895, still in use in 2000 (1)
Gosen Welsh, Blaen Clydach Rev Joseph Walters 1910 (9)
"The first couple to be married at the chapel were Enoch Jones and Margaret Rees on 10 September 1908 (source - family Bible showing the name of Reverend Joseph Walters). The chapel has since been demolished, having survived with only the vestry for a number of years." (Paula Bailey Jan 08)

There is a photograph of this chapel on Rhondda-Cynon-Taf Photographic Archive

1904; EVAN ROBERTS PREACHES AT GOSEN CHAPEL, CLYDACH VALE. FRENZIED WOMAN AT MEETING AT TABERNACLE BAPTIST, CARMARTHEN. (10)

Zoar Independent chapel, Blaenclydach

There is a photograph of this chapel on Rhondda-Cynon-Taf Photographic Archive

Tabernacle Welsh Congregational chapel, Brook St, Blaenrhondda

Tabernacle Welsh Congregational chapel, Brook St, Blaenrhondda SN92610003 Built in 1903, still in use in 1998 (1)

Calfaria Welsh Ind chapel, Brook St, Blaenrhondda

Calfaria Welsh Ind chapel, Brook St, Blaenrhondda SS92759979 Built in 1867 and modified, altered or rebuilt in 1892 and 1910, still in use in 2002 (1)
Blaenrhondda Welsh Cong Rev J C Jones Rev 1910 (9) [right one?]

Zoar (Soar) Welsh Ind, Marian St, Clydach Vale

Zoar (Soar) Welsh Ind, Marian St, Clydach Vale SS97529301 Built in 1881, not still in use pre 2000 (1)
Zoar Welsh, Clydach Vale Rev Thomas Williams 1895 (8)
Soar Welsh, Clydach Vale John Caerau Rees 1910 (9)

There is a photograph of this chapel on Rhondda-Cynon-Taf Photographic Archive

Saron Welsh Congregational chapel, Clydach Vale

Saron Welsh Congregational chapel, Clydach Vale 1910 (9)

There is a photograph of this chapel on Rhondda-Cynon-Taf Photographic Archive

Zoar Welsh Ind chapel, Cwmpark

Zoar Welsh Ind chapel, Cwmpark Rev Thomas Davies 1895 (8) and 1910 (9)

There is a photograph of this chapel on Rhondda-Cynon-Taf Photographic Archive

North St English Ind chapel (United Reformed Church), North Rd / Church St, Ferndale

North St English Ind chapel, North Rd / Church St, Ferndale SS99899704 Built in 1881, modified, altered or rebuilt 1884, not still in use in 1998 (1)
North Rd Congregational/United Reformed Church Extant Records (6)
English Cong, North St 1910 (9)

There is a photograph of this chapel on Rhondda-Cynon-Taf Photographic Archive

"Since 1983 the Choir (Cor Meibion Morlais) has acquired the disused North Road Chapel in Ferndale and transformed it into rehearsal premises which are also widely used by the community at large"

Tre-rhondda Welsh Ind chapel, High St, Ferndale

Tre-rhondda Welsh Ind chapel, High St, Ferndale SS99909697 Built in 1867, extended in 1878 with modifications from 1900 and 1905, not still in use in 2002 (1)
Trerhondda Cong Extant Records (6)
Trerhondda Welsh Cong Rev George P Thomas 1910 (9)

There is a photograph of this chapel on Rhondda-Cynon-Taf Photographic Archive

Rees, Thomas & John Thomas. Hanes Eglwysi Annibynnol Cymru (History of the Welsh Independent Churches), 4 volumes (published 1871+). Here is the entry for this Capel Tre-rhondda ( with translation)

Tabernacle Welsh Ind chapel, Brook St, Ferndale

Tabernacle Welsh Ind chapel, Brook St, Ferndale SS99999680 Demolished pre 1998 (1)
Tabernacle Welsh Cong Rev T Bryn Thomas 1910 (9)

There is a photograph of this chapel on Rhondda-Cynon-Taf Photographic Archive
Shown as still open on the Union of Welsh Independents site (Dec 2006)

Bryn Seion Welsh Ind chapel, Smith St/Avondale Rd, Gelli

Bryn Seion Welsh Ind chapel, Smith St/Avondale Rd, Gelli SS97579486 Built in 1895, demolished pre 1998 (1)
Bryn Seion Welsh, Gelli Rev G Gwenffrwd Evans 1910 (9)

Providence Ind chapel, Gelli

Providence Ind chapel, Gelli SS98809486 Still in use in 2000 (1)

Bryn Seion Ind chapel, High St, Gilfach Goch

Bryn Seion Ind chapel, High St, Gilfach Goch SS98318956 Built in 1873, modified, altered or rebuilt 1879, demolished pre 1997 (1)
Bryn Seion Extant Records (6)
Details of extant records are on Archives Network Wales - "Bryn Seion Chapel .... established in 1872 to serve Congregationalists ... previously attended Tabor Methodist Chapel.... . Construction of the chapel delayed ... opened March 1874 ....... closure... and demolition in 1973. "
"Annual reports, 1938-1948; a history of the chapel, [c. 1940]-[c. 1983]"

Rees, Thomas & John Thomas Hanes Eglwysi Annibynnol Cymru (History of the Welsh Independent Churches), 4 volumes (published 1871+). Here is the entry for this chapel (with translation))

Salem Welsh Congregational chapel, Salem Terrace, Llwynypia

Salem Welsh Ind chapel, Salem Terrace, Llwynypia SS99629379 Built in 1878, modified, altered or rebuilt 1907, demolished 1988. (1)
Salem English ? Extant Records (6)
Salem Welsh, Llwynypia Rev Thomas Griffin Jenkyn 1895 (8)
A congregational chapel erected in 1876 with 650 sittings Rev Thomas Griffin Jenkyn 1910 (9)
Welsh Ind, Llwynypia Rev J G Jenkins Slaters Directory for 1880

The Llwynypia community site shows Salem chapel, Llwynypia as still being open in 2005 - are there two Salems here, English and Welsh ?
Salem Ind chapel, Llwynypia shown as still open on the Union of Welsh Independents site (Dec 2006)

Siloa Welsh Ind chapel, Maerdy Rd, Maerdy

Siloa Welsh Ind chapel, Maerdy Rd, Maerdy SS97479829 Built in 1880, demolished pre 1998 (1)

There is a photograph of this chapel on Rhondda-Cynon-Taf Photographic Archive

Siloah Welsh Independent chapel, Pentre

Siloah Ind, Pentre Extant Records (6)
Siloh Welsh, Pentre Rev Lewis Probert 1895 (8)
Siloh Welsh, Pentre Rev John James Williams 1910 (9)
Welsh Ind, Pentre Rev David Evans Slaters Directory for 1880
Shown as still open on the Union of Welsh Independents site (Dec 2006)

Rees, Thomas & John Thomas. Hanes Eglwysi Annibynnol Cymru (History of the Welsh Independent Churches), 4 volumes (published 1871+). Here is the entry for this chapel (in Welsh) - with translation by Steve Stephenson (Oct 2008)

Tabor Welsh Ind chapel (Kingdom Hall), Rear of Field St, Pen-y-graig

Tabor Welsh Ind chapel (Kingdom Hall), Rear of Field St, Pen-y-graig SS99909157 Still in use in 1997 (1)
There is a book by William Mathias: Hanes eglwys Tabor, Penygraig, o'r dechreuad, (Tonypandy, c.1930), 8tt (4)
Welsh Ind, Penygraig Rev - Davies Slaters Directory for 1880

Welsh Independent chapel, Pen-yr-englyn

Welsh Ind, Penyrenglyn Rev John Rees Slaters Directory for 1880

Sardis English Congregational chapel, Pontygwaith

Sardis English Congregational chapel, Pontygwaith Rev Thomas Evans 1910 (9)

Soar Welsh Congregational chapel, Llewellyn St, Pontygwaith

Soar chapel, Llewellyn St, Pontygwaith ST00969426 Denomination not given Demolished pre 1995 (1)

Soar Welsh Congregational chapel, Pontygwaith Rev Joseph Evans 1910 (9)
Shown as still open on the Union of Welsh Independents site (Dec 2006)

Calfaria Ind chapel, Maesygarreg, Cwm Issace, Rhigos

Calfaria Ind chapel, Maesygarreg, Cwm Issace, Rhigos SN92180594 Built in 1860, still in use in 1998 (1)
Calfaria Welsh Ind, Rhigos Opened in 1844 Still open in 1992 (2)

Rees, Thomas & John Thomas. Hanes Eglwysi Annibynnol Cymru (History of the Welsh Independent Churches), 4 volumes (published 1871+). Here is the entry for this chapel (in Welsh) - with translation by Steve Stephenson (Oct 2008)
Shown as still open on the Union of Welsh Independents site (Dec 2006) See also Capeli (2004 list of chapels under threat)

Ystrad English Ind chapel (Bethcar), Church Rd, Heol-fach, Ton Pentre

Ystrad English Ind chapel (Bethcar), Church Rd, Heol-fach, Ton Pentre SS97149533 Built in 1870, still in use in 1998 (1)
Ystrad Cong Extant Records (6)
English Ind, Ton Pentre Slaters Directory for 1880

Bethesda Welsh Congregational chapel, Ton Pentre

Bethesda Welsh Congregational chapel, Ton Pentre Rev Morgan Charles Morris 1895 (8)
Bethesda Welsh, Ton Pentre 1910 (9)

There is a photograph of this chapel on Rhondda-Cynon-Taf Photographic Archive

There is a book by T. Alban Davies: Bethesda, Ton-Pentre: jiwbili y ddyled, 1938. Braslun o hanes yr eglwys , 1876-1938, (Pentre, 1938), 28tt (4) ]

Pentre Welsh Ind chapel, Bailey St, Tonpentre

Pentre Welsh Ind chapel, Bailey St, Tonpentre SS97089537 Built in 1877 , modified, altered or rebuilt 1906, still in use in 1997 (1)
Welsh Ind, Tonpentre-ystrad Rev J H Jones Slaters Directory for 1880 [right place?]

Tonpentre English Ind chapel, Tonpentre

Tonpentre English Ind chapel, Tonpentre SS9795 Built in 1884 (1)
Ton English, Ton Pentre 1895 (8)

Ebenezer Welsh Congregational chapel, Dunraven St, Tonypandy

Ebenezer Welsh Congregational chapel, Dunraven St, Tonypandy SS99539228 Built in 1868, modified, altered or rebuilt 1873 and 1892, not still in use in 1998 (1)
Ebenezer Welsh, Tonypandy Rev Evan Richards 1895 (8) and 1910 (9)
Welsh Ind, Tonypandy Rev David Thomas Slaters Directory for 1880
Rees, Thomas & John Thomas. Hanes Eglwysi Annibynnol Cymru (History of the Welsh Independent Churches), 4 volumes (published 1871+). Here is the entry for this chapel (in Welsh) - with translation by Steve Stephenson (Oct 2008)

There is a photograph of this chapel on Rhondda-Cynon-Taf Photographic Archive
Shown as still open on the Union of Welsh Independents site (Dec 2006)

English Congregational chapel (United Reformed Church), De Winton St, Tonypandy

English Congregational chapel (United Reformed Church), De Winton St, Tonypandy SS99199274 Not still in use in 1997 (1)
English Tonypandy Rev E Powell 1895 (8)
English Tonypandy Rev Evan Walter Thomas 1910 (9)
English Ind, Tonypandy Slaters Directory for 1880

Tabernacle Welsh Ind chapel, Trealaw

Tabernacle Welsh Ind chapel, Trealaw ST0092 (1)
Welsh, Trealaw 1910 (9)

Ebenezer Welsh Ind chapel, Treherbert

Ebenezer Welsh Ind chapel, Treherbert Rev Methuselah Jones 1895 (8)

Emanuel English Ind chapel, Station St, Treherbert

Emanuel English Ind chapel, Station St, Treherbert SS93919829 Built in 1884, demolished pre 2000 (1)
Emanuel English, Treherbert Rev Josiah William Thomas 1895 (8)
Emanuel English, Treherbert Rev John Nathanial Ellias 1910 (9)

Carmel Welsh Ind chapel, Baglan St, Treherbert

Carmel Welsh Ind chapel, Baglan St, Treherbert SS94409795 Built in 1858, modified, altered or rebuilt 1868, 1879 and 1899, still in use in 1998 (1)
Carmel Ind MIs index (5)
Carmel Ind Extant Records (6)
Carmel Welsh, Treherbert Rev John Rees 1895 (8)
Carmel Welsh, Treherbert Rev J Pethian Davies 1910 (9)
Welsh Ind, Treherbert Rev - Jones Slaters Directory for 1880 [right place?]
Rees, Thomas & John Thomas. Hanes Eglwysi Annibynnol Cymru (History of the Welsh Independent Churches), 4 volumes (published 1871+). Here is the entry for this chapel (in Welsh) - with translation by Steve Stephenson (Oct 2008)
There is a book by Emrys Jones, William John Jones: Carmel, eglwys yr Annibynwyr, Treherbert: hanes yr achos, 1857-1957, (Abertawe, 1957), 63tt. (4)

There is a photograph of this chapel on Rhondda-Cynon-Taf Photographic Archive
Shown as still open on the Union of Welsh Independents site (Dec 2006)

Bethania Welsh Ind chapel, Herbert St, Treorchy

Bethania Welsh Ind chapel, Herbert St, Treorchy SS95699689 Built in 1866[?] and rebuilt 1877, demolished pre 2000 (1)
Bethania Welsh, Treorchy 1895 (8)
Bethania Welsh, Treorchy Rev D Rhagfyr Jones 1910 (9)
Welsh Ind, Treorky Rev Benjamin Davies Slaters Directory for 1880 [right place?]

Rees, Thomas & John Thomas. Hanes Eglwysi Annibynnol Cymru (History of the Welsh Independent Churches), 4 volumes (published 1871+). Here is the presumed entry for this chapel (with translation) although in that history it is called Tabernacle, built 1865/7?

There is a photograph of this chapel on Rhondda-Cynon-Taf Photographic Archive

Hermon Welsh Ind chapel, Regent St, Treorchy

Hermon Welsh Ind chapel, Regent St, Treorchy SS96339652 Built in 1878, modified, altered or rebuilt 1914, still in use in 2000 (1)
Hermon Welsh, Treorchy Rev Wm Charles 1895 (8) and [no minister named] 1910 (9)
There is a book by John Minton: Cipdrem ar hanes eglwys Gynulleidfaol Hermon, Treorchy, o'r flwyddyn 1875 hyd 1928, (Treorchy, c.1928), 32tt. (4)
Shown as still open on the Union of Welsh Independents site (Dec 2006)

English Congregational chapel, Treorchy

English Congregational chapel, Treorchy SS95969662 (1)

Ramah Welsh Ind chapel, Bute St, Treorchy

Ramah Ind chapel, Treorchy SS95459725 Built in 1905[?], demolished pre 2000 (1)
Ramah Welsh Cong, Bute St Extant Records (6)
Ramah Cong, Treorchy Rev J Elias Thomas 1910 (9)

Ebenezer Welsh Congregational chapel, East Rd, Tylorstown

Ebenezer Welsh Ind chapel, East Rd, Tylorstown ST01139529 Built in 1879, demolished pre 1998 (1)
Ebenezer Welsh Cong Extant Records (6)
Ebenezer Welsh Cong Rev Rowland Hughes 1910 (9)

There is a photograph of this chapel on Rhondda-Cynon-Taf Photographic Archive
Details of extant records are on Archives Network Wales - "Ebenezer Welsh Congregational Church meeting established 1877 in cellars of two shops ... chapel founded 1878 at Pendyrus, otherwise Tylorstown ..... first minister appointed 1879... first building the vestry ... chapel not opened till 1883... the name 'Ebenezer' chosen by lottery ...... congregation reached a peak of 450 in 1905........ closed in 1988."
".............. Minutes book of church and deacons meetings of Ebenezer Welsh Congregational Church, 1913-1928; members' subscription registers, account books and contribution registers, 1906-1980; sunday school records, 1914-1970; letter books, 1915-1946; and marriage certificate form counterfoils, 1918-1978."

1904; ACCOUNT OF MEETING AT EBENEZER INDEPENDENT CHAPEL, TYLORSTOWN. 2 CHRISTADELPHIANS CHALLENGE EVAN ROBERTS. (10)

Cor Meibion Pendyrus "...was formally inaugurated on 24th May 1924 in the local Miners' Federation Hut. Auditions were held in the vestry of Ebenezer Chapel, Tylorstown..."
The Welsh Revival 1904/5 " Tylorstown ..... Mr Roberts was addressing a crowd meeting at Ebenezer Independent Chapel this afternoon."

Bethany English Ind chapel, East Rd, Tylorstown

Bethany English Ind chapel, East Rd, Tylorstown ST01059544 Built in 1887, demolished pre 2000 (1)
Bethany Eng Cong Rev Thomas Evans 1910 (9)

Ebenezer Welsh Congregational chapel, Wyndham St, Tynewydd

Ebenezer Welsh Ind chapel, Wyndham St, Tynewydd SS93189898 Built in 1872 and rebuilt 1928, not still in use in 2000 (1)
Ebenezer, Tynewydd Extant Records (6)
Ebenezer Welsh, Tynewydd Rev J C Jones 1910 (9)
Rees, Thomas & John Thomas. Hanes Eglwysi Annibynnol Cymru (History of the Welsh Independent Churches), 4 volumes (published 1871+). Here is the entry for this chapel (in Welsh)- with translation by Steve Stephenson (Oct 2008)

There is a book Eglwys Ebeneser Tynewydd [Treherbert] : 1869-1969 : hanes can-mlynedd yr achos. [Tynewydd] : [Eglwys Ebeneser], [1969?]p9 (3)

Welsh Independent chapel, Tynybedw

Welsh Ind, Tynybedw Rev J S Edwards Slaters Directory for 1880

Penuel English Ind chapel, Station St, Ynyshir

Penuel English Ind chapel, Station St, Ynyshir ST02609292 Built in 1910, demolished pre 1998 (1)

Saron Welsh Ind chapel, South St, Ynyshir

Saron Welsh Ind chapel, South St, Ynyshir ST02439272 Built in 1884-5, with modifications 1892, 1907 and 1924, still in use in 2002 (1)

There is a photograph of this chapel on Rhondda-Cynon-Taf Photographic Archive
Shown as still open on the Union of Welsh Independents site (Dec 2006)

There is a book by D.M. Isaac: Eglwys Annibynnol Saron, Ynyshir: braslun o'i hanes, 1882-1940, (Porth, 1940), 24tt (4)
Another book; Saron, Ynyshir: adroddiad jiwbili am y flwyddyn 1913, (Porth, 1914), 31tt (4)

Bodringallt Welsh Congregational chapel, William St, Ystrad Rhondda

Bodringallt Welsh Ind chapel, William St, Ystrad SS98119519 Built in 1862, modified, altered or rebuilt 1879 and 1897. Demolished in 1988 (1)
Bodringallt Welsh Ind Extant Records (6)
Bodringallt Welsh, Ystrad 1895 (8)
Bodringallt Welsh, Ystrad Rev Thos Davies Jones 1910 (9)
Welsh Ind, Ystrad Rhondda (minister vacant) Slaters Directory for 1880

Rees, Thomas & John Thomas. Hanes Eglwysi Annibynnol Cymru (History of the Welsh Independent Churches), 4 volumes (published 1871+). Here is the entry for this chapel (in Welsh) - with translation by Steve Stephenson (Oct 2008)

There is a photograph of this chapel on Rhondda-Cynon-Taf Photographic Archive

English Congregational chapel, Gelligaled Rd, Ystrad

English Congregational chapel, Gelligaled Rd, Ystrad SS987950 Demolished pre 1995 (1)
English, Ystrad 1910 (9)
Rees, Thomas & John Thomas. Hanes Eglwysi Annibynnol Cymru (History of the Welsh Independent Churches), 4 volumes (published 1871+). Here is the entry for this chapel (in Welsh) - with translation by Steve Stephenson (Oct 2008)

Bethgar English Congregational chapel, Ystrad

Bethgar English Congregational chapel, Ystrad 1910 (9)

Methodist

Rhondda Wesleyan Methodist Circuit

Extant Records (6)

Wesleyan English - Rhondda Circuit

Rev William Jonathan Britton supt 1910 (9)

Primitive Methodist Rhondda Circuit

Rev Joseph John Hudson supt 1910 (9)
Rev James Whittock supt separate entry 1910 (9)

Bethania Calvinistic Methodist chapel, Blaenclydach

There is a photograph of this chapel on Rhondda-Cynon-Taf Photographic Archive

Libanus Welsh CM chapel, Clydach Rd, Blaenclydach

Libanus Welsh CM chapel, Clydach Rd, Blaenclydach SS98169305 Built in 1890, not still in use in 1998 (1)

Wesleyan Methodist English chapel, Blaen Clydach

Wesleyan Methodist English chapel, Blaen Clydach 1910 (9)

Methodist Mission Room, Hendrewen Rd, Blaencwm

Methodist Mission Room, Hendrewen Rd, Blaencwm SS920988 Demolished pre 1995 (1)

Bethesda Welsh CM chapel, Blaenrhondda

Bethesda CM chapel, Blaenrhondda SN92650009 Demolished pre 1998 (1)
Bethesda Welsh, Blaenrhondda Rev Philip Gelly 1895 (8)
Blaenrhondda CM Rev Thomas Davies 1910 (9)
Methodist Welsh, Blaen-y-Rhondda Rev D M Jones Slaters Directory for 1880

English Wesleyan chapel, Brook St, Blaenrhondda

English Wesleyan chapel, Brook St, Blaenrhondda SS92809976 Built in 1894, still in use in 2002 (1)
English Wesleyan, Blaenrhondda 1910 (9)

English Wesleyan chapel, Clydach Vale

Clydach Vale English Wesleyan Methodist chapel, Clydach Vale SS98179270 (1)
Wesleyan Methodist Extant Records (6)

Libanus Welsh CM chapel, Clydach Vale

Libanus Welsh CM chapel, Clydach Vale 1910 (9)

Mount Zion Wesleyan Methodist chapel, Clydach Rd, Clydach Vale

Mount Zion Wesleyan Methodist chapel, Clydach Rd, Clydach Vale SS98299297 Built in 1889, demolished pre 2000 (1)

Primitive Methodist chapel, Clydach Vale

Primitive Methodist chapel, Clydach Vale 1910 (9)

There is a photograph of Waun Court Primitive Methodist chapel on Rhondda-Cynon-Taf Photographic Archive

Woodland Terrace CM chapel, Cwmparc

CM chapel, Conway Rd, Cwmparc SS95689632 Not still in use in 1995 (1) [same place?]

Park Welsh CM chapel, Park Rd, Cwmpark

Park Welsh CM chapel, Cwmpark Rev William Lewis 1895 (8) and 1910 (9)

There is a photograph of this chapel on Rhondda-Cynon-Taf Photographic Archive
On rhondda churches is a link to the site of this chapel

Capel y Parc Welsh CM chapel Parc Road, Cwmparc, Treorci, Rhondda Cynon Taf CF42 6LB - still open in 2006

English Wesleyan chapel, Cwmparc

There is a photograph of this chapel on Rhondda-Cynon-Taf Photographic Archive

Ferndale Rhondda Methodist Circuit

Extant Records (6)

Capel Wesley Wesleyan Methodist chapel, High St, Ferndale

Capel Wesley Wesleyan Methodist chapel, High St, Ferndale SS99979683 Built in 1879, modified, altered or rebuilt 1899 (1)
Wesleyan Welsh Rev Thomas Oliver 1910 (9)

There is a photograph of the Wesleyan chapel, Ferndale on Rhondda-Cynon-Taf Photographic Archive

Penuel Welsh CM chapel, Dyffryn St, Ferndale

Penuel CM chapel, Dyffryn St, Ferndale ST00019669 Built in 1875, modified, altered or rebuilt 1904, still in use in 1995 (1)
Penuel Welsh CM, Ferndale Rev Benjamin Watkins 1910 (9)

There is a photograph of this chapel on Rhondda-Cynon-Taf Photographic Archive

Carmel Welsh CM chapel, Ferndale

Carmel Welsh CM chapel, Ferndale 1910 (9)

English Wesleyan chapel, Station Rd, Ferndale

Ferndale English Wesleyan Methodist chapel, Station Rd, Ferndale SS99979695 Built in 1876, demolished 1988 and rebuilt (1)
Wesleyan Methodist Extant Records (6)
Wesleyan English Rev Frederick Clapham Dugdale 1910 (9)

Temple English CM chapel, Ayron St, Ferndale

Temple English CM chapel, Ayron St, Ferndale ST00049649 Demolished pre 1997 (1)

There is a photograph of this chapel on Rhondda-Cynon-Taf Photographic Archive

Mount Zion English Primitive Methodist, Ferndale

Mount Zion English Primitive Methodist, Ferndale 1910 (9)

Bronllwyn English Wesleyan Methodist chapel (Mission), Ravenhill St, Gelli

Bronllwyn Wesleyan Methodist chapel (Mission), Ravenhill St, Gelli SS97739475 (1)
Gelligaled Wesleyan Methodist Extant Records (6)
Gellygaled English Wesleyan, Ystrad 1895 (8) and 1910 (9)

Tabernacle Primitive Methodist chapel, Ystrad Rd, Gelli

Tabernacle Primitive Methodist chapel, Ystrad Rd, Gelli SS97819517 Demolished pre 1998 (1)

There is a photograph of this chapel on Rhondda-Cynon-Taf Photographic Archive

Gelli English CM chapel (Bethany), Gelli Rd, Gelli

Gelli English CM chapel (Bethany), Gelli Rd, Gelli SS97589520 Built in 1880 (1)

Dyffryn Welsh CM chapel (Zion Pentecostal Church), Ty Isaf Rd, Gelli

Dyffryn Welsh CM chapel (Zion Pentecostal Church), Ty Isaf Rd, Gelli SS97879507 Still in use in 1998 (1)

There is a photograph of this chapel on Rhondda-Cynon-Taf Photographic Archive

Libanus Welsh CM chapel, High St, Gilfach Goch

Libanus CM chapel, High St, Gilfach Goch SS98358991 Built in 1877 (1)
Photograph of chapel on the community webshots site

Llwynypia Methodist Circuit

Extant Records (6)

Bethania Welsh CM chapel, Llwynypia

Bethania Welsh CM chapel, Llwynypia 1895 (8)

Bethania Llwynpia Welsh CM chapel Stryd yr Eglwys, , Tonypandi, Rhondda Cynon Taf CF40 2LA - still open in 2006

Llwynypia English Wesleyan Methodist chapel, Ynyscynon Rd, Llwynypia

Llwynypia English Wesleyan Methodist chapel, Ynyscynon Rd, Llwynypia SS99709343 (1)
Llwynypia English Wesleyan 1910 (9)

Institute Rd English Wesleyan Methodist chapel, Institute Rd, Llwynypia

Institute Rd English Wesleyan Methodist chapel, Institute Rd, Llwynypia SS99159311 Demolished pre 1995 (1)

Primitive Methodist chapel, Llwynypia

Primitive Methodist chapel (English), Llwynypia Rev John Taylor 1895 (8)
Primitive Methodist, Llwynypia Slaters Directory for 1880

Ebenezer CM chapel, Station Rd, Maerdy

Ebenezer CM chapel, Station Rd, Maerdy SS97439836 Built in 1910, demolished pre 1997 (1)

Bethania Welsh CM chapel, Maerdy Rd, Maerdy

Bethania Welsh CM chapel, Maerdy Rd, Maerdy SS97609805 Built in 1880, demolished pre 1998 (1)

Maerdy English Wesleyan Methodist chapel, Oxford Rd, Maerdy

Maerdy English Wesleyan Methodist chapel, Oxford Rd, Maerdy SS97499832 Demolished pre 2002 (1)

Pisgah Welsh CM chapel, Pen-y-graig

Pisgah Welsh CM chapel, Pen-y-graig SS99809173 Built in 1868, still in use in 1995 (1)
Welsh, Penygraig Rev Rowland Morgan 1895 (8)
Pisgah Welsh CM 1910 (9)
Methodist Welsh, Penygraig Rev H Currie Slaters Directory for 1880 [right place?]

News item on BBC Wales re chapel refurbishment in 2003 by local undertaker
Photograph of chapel on Jill Muir's site

Seion Welsh Wesleyan chapel, Penygraig

Seion Welsh Wesleyan chapel, Penygraig (Treorchy Circuit) Rev Robert Emrys Jones 1910 (9)

Nazareth Welsh CM chapel, Penygraig

Nazareth Welsh CM chapel, Penygraig 1910 (9)

Bethany CM chapel, Tynycai Place, Hendre-Gwilym/George St, Penygraig

Bethany CM chapel, Tynycai Place, Hendre-Gwilym/George St, Penygraig SS99989115 Demolished pre 2000 (1)

Ynyswen Rd English Wesleyan chapel, Pen-yr-englyn

Ynyswen Rd English Wesleyan chapel, Pen-yr-englyn SS94869759 Built in 1876, still in use in 2000 (1)

Nazareth Welsh CM chapel, Llewellyn St, Pentre

Nazareth Welsh CM chapel, Llewellyn St, Pentre SS96979600 Built in 1871?, demolished pre 1997 (1)
Nazareth Welsh, Pentre 1895 (8)
Nazareth Welsh, Pentre Rev Daniel Davies 1910 (9)
Methodist Welsh, Pentre Rev - Davies Slaters Directory for 1880 [right place?]

Caersalem Welsh Wesleyan Methodist chapel, Pentre

Caersalem Welsh Wesleyan Methodist chapel, Pentre 1895 (8) and 1910 (9)

English Wesleyan chapel, Wesley Place, Ystrad Rd, Pentre

Pentre English Wesleyan Methodist chapel, Wesley Place, Ystrad Rd, Pentre SS97139568 (1)
Pentre Wesleyan Extant Records (6)
English Wesleyan, Pentre 1895 (8) and 1910 (9)
Methodist English, Pentre Rev George Frayn Slaters Directory for 1880 [right place?]

Primitive Methodist chapel (English), Pentre

Primitive Methodist chapel (English), Pentre 1895 (8) and 1910 (9)
Primitive Methodist, Pentre Slaters Directory for 1880

Bethel English CM chapel, The Avenue, Pont-y-gwaith

Bethel English CM chapel, The Avenue, Pont-y-gwaith ST01149391 (1)
English CM Rev David John Evans 1910 (9)

Welsh CM chapel, Pontygwaith

Welsh CM chapel, Pontygwaith Rev William Williams 1910 (9)

Ferndale Methodist chapel, Pontygwaith

Ferndale Methodist chapel, Pontygwaith ST00939460 (1)

Bethel Wesleyan chapel, Mount Rd, Cefn Rhigos

Bethel Wesleyan Methodist chapel, Mount Rd, Cefn Rhigos SN91340606 Built in 1839, modified, altered or rebuilt 1860 and 1905, still in use in 1998 (1)

Primitive Methodist chapel, Sherwood

Primitive Methodist chapel, Sherwood 1910 (9)

Jerusalem Welsh CM chapel, Church Rd, Ton Pentre

Jerusalem Welsh CM chapel, Church Rd, Tonpentre SS97109538 Built in 1867?, modified, altered or rebuilt 1881, not still in use in 1998 (1)
Jerusalem Welsh, Ton Rev William Jones 1895 (8)
Jerusalem Welsh, Ton Rev Morgan Hugh Jones 1910 (9)
CM chapel, Tonpentre Rev W Jones Slaters Directory for 1880 [right place?]

There is a photograph of this chapel on Rhondda-Cynon-Taf Photographic Archive

Caersalem Welsh Wesleyan Methodist chapel, Gelli Rd, Ton Pentre

Caersalem Welsh Wesleyan Methodist chapel, Gelli Rd, Ton Pentre SS97019509 Not still in use in 1998 (1)
Caersalem Methodist Extant Records (6)

There is a photograph of this chapel on Rhondda-Cynon-Taf Photographic Archive

Bethany English CM chapel, Gelli Rd, Tonpentre

Bethany CM chapel, Gelli Rd, Ton Pentre SS97179504 Built in 1886 and rebuilt 1929, still in use in 2000 (1)
Bethany CM Extant Records (6)
Bethany English, Ton Pentre 1910 (9)

Bethania CM chapel (Trefnyddion Bethania Calfinaidd), Church St, Tonypandy

Bethania CM chapel (Trefnyddion Bethania Calfinaidd), Church St, Tonypandy SS99269281 Built in 1908, still in use in 2002 (1)
Bethania, Pandy Square [Tonypandy?] Rev John Morgan 1910 (9)

Hermon Welsh CM chapel (Apostolic), Dunraven St, Tonypandy

Hermon Welsh CM chapel (Apostolic), Dunraven St, Tonypandy SS99339253 Not still in use in 1997 (1)
Hermon, Ton-y-pandy Rev William Williams 1910 (9)

English Wesleyan chapel, Tonypandy

Central Hall English Wesleyan Methodist chapel, Bridge St/Dunraven St, Tonypandy SS99629222 Built in 1895 [but see below] , modified, altered or rebuilt 1923 and demolished 1985 (1)
Wesleyan Central Hall, Tonypandy Extant Records (6)
English Wesleyan, Tonypandy Rev J Eaton 1895 (8) and (no minister named) 1910 (9)
Wesleyan, Tonypandy Slaters Directory for 1880

"......The Methodist Central Hall dominated the lower end of Tonypandy for over sixty years from its opening in 1923 until its eventual demolition in 1985.......... the Methodist cause already had a long history in the area. It began in a large room over 'Y Siop Fawr' in Dinas and later moved to Penygraig, where services and Sunday School were held in the Long Room of the White Hart Hotel. Then in 1866 a plot of land was secured .... in Tonypandy upon which the first chapel on the site was built. ...... small and could cater for only eighty ..... a new, enlarged chapel was erected on the site in 1873 ... enlarged in 1899 and a gallery erected in 1910....demolished in 1922 to make way for the new Central Hall ......... "
From the Rhondda-Cynon-Taf Libraries Heritage Trail site

"George Thomas, Viscount Tonypandy - his maternal grandfather was a John Tilbury who came to the Rhondda in 1872 .... he and another English immigrant - John Hearn - established the English Methodist Chapel in Tonypandy.
From Genuki's Rhondda Historical Snippets page [right place?]

Shiloh Welsh Wesleyan chapel (Seilo), Gilfach Rd, Tonypandy

Shiloh Welsh Wesleyan chapel (Seilo), Gilfach Rd, Tonypandy SS99269261 Built in 1895, demolished 1994 (1)

There is a photograph of this chapel on Rhondda-Cynon-Taf Photographic Archive

Tonypandy Primitive Methodist chapel (English), Thomas St, Tonypandy

Tonypandy Primitive Methodist chapel (English), Thomas St, Tonypandy SS98709285 Still in use in 1998 (1)

Zion Wesleyan Methodist, De Winton St, Llwynypia Rd, Tonypandy

Zion Wesleyan Methodist, De Winton St, Llwynypia Rd, Tonypandy SS99239296 Built in 1873 and rebuilt 1915, still in use in 2000 (1)

The Llwynypia community site shows details of Tonypandy Methodist Church, Llwynypia Rd - which is still open in 2005

Trinity English CM chapel, Dunraven St/Trinity Rd, Tonypandy

Trinity English CM chapel, Dunraven St/Trinity Rd, Tonypandy SS99629218 Built in 1893, still in use in 2002 (1)
Ton Pandy English CM Rev J Ambrose Williams 1910 (9)