Llanwrtyd Independent Chapel Records,

Records of Llanwrtyd Independent Chapel, 1834-[1897], comprising account books, 1834-1885; collection books, 1848, 1860-[1879]; minutes, 1879-1888; papers relating to burials and baptisms, 1836-1890; and administrative papers, [1864], [1874]-[1897].

For many years the members of Llanwrtyd chapel worshipped at various dwelling houses in the area, including a house called Maesygwaelod. However, it is believed that the first chapel in Llanwrtyd was built around 1693 as that is the date on the deed for the chapel. This remained as the chapel until 1758 when the building caught fire and a new chapel had to be erected. In 1837, the chapel was rebuilt, again on the same site, despite attempts to obtain land nearer the village. However, eventually a piece of land that was nearer and that was larger was acquired and a new chapel was built and opened in 1868. Up until 1842, Llanwrtyd formed one pastorate with Troedrhiwdalar.

Arranged at NLW into five series: account books; collection books; minutes; burials and baptisms; and administrative papers.

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The records were included among the personal papers of Dr Iorwerth Hughes Jones, Swansea, donated by him to NLW; March 1951

For many years the members of Llanwrtyd chapel worshipped at various dwelling houses in the area, including a house called Maesygwaelod. However, it is believed that the first chapel in Llanwrtyd was built around 1693 as that is the date on the deed for the chapel. This remained as the chapel until 1758 when the building caught fire and a new chapel had to be erected. In 1837, the chapel was rebuilt, again on the same site, despite attempts to obtain land nearer the village. However, eventually a piece of land that was nearer and that was larger was acquired and a new chapel was built and opened in 1868. Up until 1842, Llanwrtyd formed one pastorate with Troedrhiwdalar.

Title based on contents.

September 2005.

Compiled by Nia Wyn Dafydd.

The following sources were used in the compilation of this description: Brecon and Radnor Congregationalism, 1662, Commemorative Volume, Rev. T. Gwyn Thomas and Prof. Joseph Jones (eds) [1912]; and Hanes Eglwysi Annibynol Cymru, Vol. IV, Rees Thomas (Liverpool, 1875).

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The records came from the library of the Rev. E. Aman Jones, who had obtained them from his predecessor the Rev. R. James, and were in turn given to Dr Iorwerth Hughes Jones by the Rev. E. Aman Jones, his uncle.

Accruals are not expected.

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