Ebenezer Chapel - Upper Cwmtwrch, Powys, Wales.
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N 51° 47.204 W 003° 48.249
30U E 444533 N 5737624
Ebenezer Chapel was built in 1893, confirmed by both the foundation stone & the cartouche on the façade near the apex. Ebenezer Chapel is situated at the foot of the Black Mountains in the picturesque village of Upper Cwmtwrch, Powys, South Wales.
Waymark Code: WMW8E9
Location: South Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/23/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Marine Biologist
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"On 24 March 1892 a committee meeting was held at the Temperance Hall to consider the question of rebuilding the Chapel. To meet the cost, £225 10s was collected that same evening - a considerable sum in those days. Later it was decided to keep the Temperance Hall as a Vestry and build a new chapel.
On Mabon's day, 7th December 1892, work started on the laying of the foundation of Ebenezer Chapel. The building contractors were Mr William Daniel Morgan of Cwmtwrch and Mr John Williams of Ystalyfera and the architect, Mr Alwyn Powell of Gurnos.
The contract price was £1,482.

The first service was held in the new chapel on 27 June 1894, the Rev John Rees, Cwmllynfell officiating. He held the joint pastorate of Cwmllynfell Chapel and Ebenezer until his retirement in 1908." Read more: (visit link)
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 03/06/1893

Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque

If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Independent Congregational Chapel

If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday

Street address of Church:
Heol Gwys
Upper Cwmtwrch
Ystradgynlais, Powys Wales


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If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed

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