Calfaria Baptist Chapel, Llanelli Explained

Calfaria Baptist Chapel
Location:Bigyn Road, Llanelli
Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Denomination:Baptist
Founded Date:1887–1888
Architectural Type:Chapel
Heritage Designation:Grade II
Designated Date:3 December 1992
Style:Romanesque 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.

External links

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Notes and References

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