Abergele, Eglwys Mynydd Seion
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Abergele, Eglwys Mynydd Seion
Image: © David Dixon Taken: 21 Apr 2015
The Calvinistic Methodist chapel was rebuilt in 1867-8 in early Gothic style to replace the earlier smaller chapel of 1791 close to the same site. The present building is set on an elevated platform, almost opposite the junction with High Street. This chapel now serves the Welsh Presbyterian community. The church is built of rock-faced black basaltic stone, probably from Penmaenmawr, with sharply contrasting Batholithic limestone dressings, and a slate roof. The main south front has a gabled central section with 3 close-set Gothic 2-light windows, a roundel in the apex, and lean-to narthex-porch, gabled over the central moulded door case, which is angled at the head. The church is grade II-listed (Cadw Building ID: 18662 http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/wa-18662-eglwys-mynydd-seion-abergele#.VTqvqmd0x_s British Listed Buildings) as “a distinctive and well-preserved chapel by a notable chapel architect”.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.282953
Longitude
-3.583572