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Calfaria Welsh Baptist Chapel, Stanley Road, Skewen, Glamorgan
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| Title | Calfaria Welsh Baptist Chapel, Stanley Road, Skewen, Glamorgan |
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| Description | Name: Calfaria Denomination: Welsh Baptist Built: 1893 Photography: John Ball Date: 1 October 2009 Camera: Nikon D50 digital SLR Note: Calfaria Baptist Chapel was built in 1893, and possibly rebuilt/modified in 1905. It was built in the Sub-Classical style with a gable-entry plan and a giant arch in the pediment, over which is a stone stringcourse inscribed CAPEL Y BEDYDDWYR ADEILADWYD 1893 [see below]. There are yellow brick dressings to the window and door openings, and to the pilasters 'supporting' the giant arch. In the centre of the pediment is a scrolled name stone inscribed CALFARIA, with a central roundel with pierced tracery. [Source: Coflein database (NPRN 9476)] |
| Item URL | https://www.peoplescollection.wales/items/1597376 |
| Date | 31 December 1969 |
| Community archive | People's Collection Wales |
| Level | Item |
| Author | John Ball |
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