Calfaria Baptist Chapel, Llanelli

Calfaria Baptist Chapel
Map
LocationBigyn Road, Llanelli
CountryWales, United Kingdom
DenominationBaptist
History
Founded1887–1888
Architecture
Heritage designationGrade II
Designated3 December 1992
Architectural typeChapel
StyleRomanesque Revival

Calfaria was one of the many Baptist chapels in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales.

History

Established in 1881, the original chapel was a modest red-brick building which cost £500 and was opened in January 1882.[1] The first minister was James Griffiths, who moved to Calfaria, Aberdare, in 1890.

In 1887–1888 a new chapel was built in the Lombardic or Romanesque Revival style to a design by George Morgan of Carmarthen, and the old chapel became the Sunday school.[2]

Calfaria was much affected by the 1904–1905 Welsh revival, during which a large number of prayer meetings were held. However, a prominent member was so overcome by the emotional impact of the revival that he was removed to Carmarthen Asylum.[3]

The chapel flourished for over a century before closing in the early twenty-first century. The building is now derelict.

  • The interior of the chapel in 2020
    The interior of the chapel in 2020

References

  1. ^ "Calfaria Baptist Chapel". Images of Wales. Retrieved 13 February 2015.
  2. ^ "Calfaria Baptist Church, Ann St. and Bigyn Rd., Llanelli". Coflein. Royal Commission of Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
  3. ^ "A Pathetic Result of the Revival. Llanelly Man Removed to the Carmarthen Asylum". Carmarthen Weekly Reporter. 2 December 1904. p. 2. Retrieved 21 June 2016.

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