Category for articles related to the project Mapping Methodism
Halsetown is a village near St Ives. This profile of Halsetown Ebeneezer Bible Christian Chapel has been compiled by Val Thomas of St Ives Old Cornwall Society. Halsetown is named after James Halse who founded the village in the 1830’s to provide housing for his workers. Halse was a solicitor and tin mine owner…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Halsetown Ebeneezer Bible Christian Chapel”
Hellesveor is a short distance to the west of St Ives. This profile of Hellesveor Wesleyan Chapel has been compiled by Jo Lewis and Tony Mansell. Heading West on Higher Stennack, taking the B3311 to Penzance, the church can be seen on the right, set back from the road. An older chapel is next…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Hellesveor Wesleyan Chapel”
Trenowin is north of Crowlas from Lower Quarter. This profile of Trenowin Wesleyan Chapel has been compiled by Jo Lewis and Tony Mansell. The chapel is to the east of the road between Lower and Upper Trenowin farms. 1847: Chapel founded in 1847. Seating for 200. (West Penwith Resources) 1851: Peter Rowe was…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Trenowin (Trenawin) Wesleyan Chapel”
Crowlas is about three miles east of Penzance. This profile of Crowlas Wesleyan Teetotal Chapel has been compiled by Jo Lewis and Tony Mansell. The only evidence we have regarding the existence of this chapel is from the West Penwith Resources. We have been unable to locate where this chapel was situated. Any information…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Crowlas Wesleyan Teetotal Chapel”
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”