The first 3 photographs contributed by Mr and Mrs William John Evans of Gwauncaegurwen - (William John wrote the 'Pit Memories' book ) (Feb 2009)
Cwmtwrch, Gwys station - from a different angle
This photograph contributed by Berian James, originally from Brynaman, now living in Sketty (Dec 2012)
These photographs are of Bethel Independent chapel, Bethel Rd,
Lower Cwmtwrch.
Below is a part extract from the Chapels
database entry on this site
"In Bethel Rd, Lower Cwmtwrch - on the north bank of the Twrch which
appears to be the county line at this point - thus in Breconshire.............
Bult in 1861...."
The following text and *photographs were copied on 1 Dec 2010 from the the site of Rowland Jones (Chartered Surveyors) who are selling the chapel ...............
"The property comprises a large, two storey chapel constructed in the
19th century.
The chapel is Grade II listed. Internally, the chapel
comprises an entrance lobby, congregational area with a first floor gallery,
a large vestry to the rear and WC which is accessed externally. There
is a small garden to the front of the property...."
The chapel has been for sale from at least August 2010
*NB. These photographs are the property of Rowland Jones (Chartered Surveyors)
These photographs are of Temperance Hall, Upper Cwmtwrch.
The following text and *photographs were copied on 1 Dec 2010 from the the site of Rowland Jones (Chartered Surveyors) who are selling the chapel ...............
"The subject property comprises a single storey detached vestry/hall premises, constructed originally in approximately 1860 and extended in 1940. Internally, the property comprises an open room with a sloping floor for raised seating, the extension at the front provides a raised stage, beneath which is a basement. The vestry has two entrances, one of which is a disabled access, and WC facilities...."
The chapel has been for sale from at least July 2010
*NB. These photographs are the property of Rowland Jones (Chartered Surveyors)
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