Ramoth, Hirwaun

Ramoth, Hirwaun was a Baptist chapel in Trevenock Place, Hirwaun, Aberdare, Wales. Following closure in 1982, the building continues to be used for worship by the Assemblies of God.[1]

History

The history of Nebo starts in the early 19th century, when meetings were held in a house owned by George Overton of the Hirwaun Ironworks.[1] A chapel was opened in 1825 as a branch of Calfaria, Aberdare and was the mother church of Heolyfelin, Aberdare. By 1849, membership had increased to 178.[1]

J.S. Johns arrived as minister in 1899,[2] but died two years later at a young age.[3]

Peak membership was reached in 1904, and in 1913 a new organ was installed following a gift from Andrew Carnegie.

The chapel closed as a Baptist cause in 1982, but continues to be used for Christian worship.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Jones. Chapels of the Cynon Valley. pp. 150–1.
  2. ↑ "Cyfarfod Sefydlu y Parch. J.S. Johns (gynt o Benybont) yn Hirwaun". Seren Cymru. 30 June 1899. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
  3. ↑ "Claddedigaeth y Diweddar Barch J.S. Johns, Ramoth, Hirwaun". Seren Cymru. 8 March 1901. Retrieved 18 April 2015.

Bibliography

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