Category for articles related to the project Mapping Methodism
St Erth is a village four miles southeast of St Ives and six miles northeast of Penzance. This profile of St Erth Wesleyan Chapel has been compiled by Jo Lewis and Tony Mansell with help from Mike Millichamp, Cedric Appleby and Val Thomas of St Ives Old Cornwall Society. There is a tradition that…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – St Erth Wesleyan Chapel”
Polpeor is a short distance to the west of Trencrom Hill. This profile of Polpeor Wesleyan Chapel has been compiled by Jo Lewis and Tony Mansell. The chapel is set back from the corner as you come into Polpeor from the Trencrom side. Polpeor Wesleyan Chapel (Photo: Jo Lewis) Unknown build date. Built as…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Polpeor Wesleyan Chapel”
Lower Quarter is a little west of Crowlas on the way to Ludgvan. This profile of Lower Quarter Primitive Methodist Chapel has been compiled by Jo Lewis and Tony Mansell. There are reports of a Primitive Methodist Chapel here although there is confusion in the research with the better known Cockwells Chapel. Ludgvan…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Lower Quarter Primitive Methodist Chapel”
Tregurtha is a hamlet to the northeast of Marazion. This profile of Tregurtha Wesleyan Chapel has been compiled by Jo Lewis and Tony Mansell. The Wesleyan Methodists have chapels at Relubbas, Halamaning, Tregurtha, Kennegy, and Rosudgeon. (Genuki) Build date unknown. 1879: “… two effective sermons were preached in St. Thomas Hall, by Mr….Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Tregurtha Wesleyan Chapel”
Chy an Gweal is an area near Carbis Bay on the road towards St Ives. This profile of Chy an Gweal chapel has been initially compiled by Jo Lewis and Tony Mansell and added to substantially by Val Thomas. Carbis Bay, as we now know it, was originally part of Uny, Lelant parish. Chyangweal…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Chy an Gweal (Chyangweal) Wesleyan Teetotal Chapel”
Whitecross is a short distance to the north-east of Crowlas. This profile of Whitecross Wesleyan Chapel has been compiled by Jo Lewis and Tony Mansell. Set back on the north side of the A30 this low white building was once a Wesleyan chapel. It is seen on OS maps from 1877 to 1936 (later…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – White Cross Wesleyan Chapel”