Maesyronnen Congregational Chapel, Nonconformist chapel in Glasbury, Wales
Maesyronnen Congregational Chapel is a stone building with a central room featuring plastered walls and a segmental plaster-vaulted ceiling. The interior is divided into six bays furnished with traditional box pews throughout.
The building was constructed in 1640 from Baptist congregations of Llanigon and Hay. It received official registration in Presteigne in 1696 as a place for nonconformist worship.
Slate memorials line the interior walls, honoring people who shaped the Welsh nonconformist movement during the 1800s. These plaques tell stories of faith lived outside the established church and the communities built on those beliefs.
The chapel holds regular Sunday morning services through the United Reformed Church and offers wheelchair access for visitors. Parking space is limited, so arriving early is advisable for those planning to attend.
The structure evolved from a converted farmhouse, where the cattle shed became the chapel while the adjacent dwelling remained as living quarters. This dual-purpose arrangement shows how rural communities adapted existing spaces for worship.
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