Capel Newydd, Nanhoron facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Capel Newydd |
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| OS grid reference | SH285309 |
| Location | Nanhoron, Llanengan, Gwynedd |
| Country | Wales |
| Denomination | Independent |
| History | |
| Founded | 1770 |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Redundant |
| Designated | 1 April 1998 |
| Architectural type | Chapel |
| Style | Vernacular |
| Groundbreaking | 1770 |
| Completed | 1772 |
Capel Newydd is a very old chapel located in Nanhoron, near Llanengan in Gwynedd, Wales. It is likely the oldest surviving Nonconformist chapel in North Wales. Nonconformists were Protestants who did not follow the main Church of England.
This special building was constructed between 1770 and 1772. It has been repaired a few times, including during the Victorian era and again from 1956 to 1958. Inside, the chapel looks much like it did long ago. It still has an earthen floor and simple box pews (enclosed seats). Capel Newydd is now looked after by a special trust. It is also a Grade I listed building, which means it is very important and protected.
Discovering Capel Newydd's Past
Nonconformist religious meetings started in this part of Caernarfonshire around the 1740s. These were groups of people who worshipped outside the official church. In 1770, a kind woman named Mrs. Edwards, from the Nanhoron estate, gave land for a chapel to be built.
The chapel was finished in 1772. This makes it "probably the earliest surviving nonconformist building in North Wales." It was repaired in the early 1800s and again between 1956 and 1958. By the late 1800s, the chapel was no longer used for worship. Today, the Capel Newydd Nanhoron Trust takes care of this historic site.
Exploring the Chapel's Design
Capel Newydd is built from rubble stone, which means rough, uneven stones. The outside walls are covered in whitewash, making them look bright. Its roof is made of slate tiles and has stone corbels (support structures).
Experts have described the chapel as "simple and barn-like." It might have even been an old farm building that was changed into a chapel. Inside, the walls are also whitewashed, and the floor is made of earth. The chapel's furniture includes plain box pews and a "simple" pulpit (where the preacher stands).
Because of its age and how well its original interior has survived, Capel Newydd is a Grade I listed building. This means it is considered a building of exceptional historical interest.
