Penuel Baptist Chapel, Carmarthen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Penuel Baptist Chapel |
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| 51°51′36″N 4°17′57″W / 51.8599°N 4.2992°W | |
| OS grid reference | SN417204 |
| Location | 7, Esplanade, Carmarthen |
| Country | Wales |
| Denomination | Baptist |
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| Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Designated | 9 February 1999 |
| Architectural type | Chapel |
Penuel Baptist Chapel is a historic church building in Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, Wales. It's a special place for Baptists, a type of Christian faith. This chapel was first built way back in 1786 and has a schoolroom attached to it. You can find it at 7, Esplanade, in Carmarthen.
A Look Back at Penuel Chapel's History
Penuel Baptist Chapel was built by Thomas Jones in 1872. It stands a little way back from the road. A strong iron fence protects the front. A schoolroom was added next to the chapel in 1886. George Morgan was the builder for this part.
Inside the Chapel
The chapel has a wide, triangular front called a "gabled facade." Inside, it looks very open and tidy. It's designed in a "classical style," which means it uses ideas from ancient Greek and Roman buildings.
The chapel has special seating areas called "galleries" on all four sides. These are like balconies that offer more space for people to sit. Wooden posts support these galleries. The corners of these balconies are curved. The front of each gallery has decorative panels and railings.
The chapel's organ is in a special spot within one of the galleries. Below the organ, you'll find the "pulpit." This is where the speaker stands during services. It has a classic design with arches and a curved, decorated back.
Renovations and Special Features
Between 1909 and 1910, Penuel Chapel got a big makeover. So much was changed that only the original walls and roof remained! This renovation made the chapel almost new again.
On February 9, 1999, the chapel was given a special status. It became a Grade II listed building. This means it's an important historical building that needs to be protected. It was recognized for being an old chapel with a truly amazing interior from the early 1900s. The two-story arched galleries inside are quite unusual.
After its big renovation in 1910, the chapel could hold about 800 people. It was designed so that everyone, whether on the ground floor or in the galleries, could clearly see the pulpit and the organ.
