Ruins of Graig Chapel, Llechryd, Rhymney

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Ruins of Graig Chapel, Llechryd, Rhymney

Image: © Robin Drayton Taken: 28 Dec 2011

This Welsh Independent (Congregational) chapel was originally called Zoar but has generally been referred to as Graig Chapel. The land for the chapel was obtained from the Duke of Beaufort in 1827 and subsequently building commenced. However, in order to access the site it was necessary to traverse land belonging to the Union Ironworks. This access was forbidden by the works manager, who was no friend of the Nonconformists and it was not until after he left the Company some twelve years later that building work could continue. Although in an isolated location, the chapel attracted a congregation from a wide area. A large burial ground containing over 1,400 graves is attached to the chapel. In the 20th century this was often the burial place of choice as it was cheaper than the municipal cemetery. The coffins were carried for some distance from the main road to the cemetery.

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Latitude
51.779605
Longitude
-3.297573