Building Name

Nazareth Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, Nazareth, Penrhyndeudraeth

Date
1879 - 1880
District/Town
Nazareth, Penrhyndeudraeth
County/Country
Gwynedd, Wales
Architect
Work
Re-building
Status
converted to residential

Nazareth Methodist Chapel was first built in 1777, rebuilt in 1815, modified in 1839 and 1860, then rebuilt again in 1880. The present chapel, dated 1880, is built in the Classical style of the long-wall entry type, to the design of architect Richard Owens of Liverpool. A Schoolroom was added in 1900 by architect Taliesin Rees. RCAHMW, February 2010

TO BUILDERS - NEW CALVINISTIC METHODIST CHAPEL, PENRHYNDEUDRAETH.-The Committee are prepared to receive Tenders for the above. Plans and Specifications to be seen at Castle House, and Tenders to be sent to Mr O. Owen, corn merchant, on or before the 6th of February next. They do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any tender. RICHARD OWENS, ARCHITECT. 2, Breck-road, Liverpool [North Wales Express 31 January 1879 page 1 – contracts]

Reference    North Wales Express 31 January 1879 page 1 – contracts
Reference    Y Genedl Gymreig 23rd January 1879 page 1 – contracts
Reference    Y Goleuad 1 February 1878 page 1 – contracts
Reference    RCAHWMW