Calfaria Baptist Chapel, Llanelli
| Calfaria Baptist Chapel | |
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| Location | Bigyn Road, Llanelli |
| Country | Wales, United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Baptist |
| History | |
| Founded | 1887–88 |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Designated | 3 December 1992 |
| Architectural type | Chapel |
| Style | Romanesque Revival |
Calfaria was one of the many Baptist chapels in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales.
Established in 1881, the original chapel was a modest red-brick building which cost £500 and was opened in January 1882.[1] Within seven years a new chapel was built, designed by George Morgan of Carmarthen.[1] It flourished for over a century before closing in the early twenty-first century. The building is now derelict.
Early history[edit]
Founded in 1881, the first minister was James Griffiths, who moved to Calfaria, Aberdare in 1890.
Calfaria was much affected by the 1904-05 Religious Revival, during which a large number of prayer meetings were held. However, a prominent member was so overcome by the emotional impact of the Revival that he was removed to Carmarthen Asylum.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Calfaria Baptist Chapel". Images of Wales. Retrieved 13 February 2015.
- ^ "A Pathetic Result of the Revival. Llanelly Man Removed to the Carmarthen Asylum". Carmarthen Weekly Reporter. 2 December 1904. p. 2. Retrieved 21 June 2016.