Category for articles related to the project Mapping Methodism
Gwithian is a coastal village in west Cornwall, three miles (5 km) north-east of Hayle and four miles (6.5 km) east of St Ives. This profile of Gwithian Wesleyan Chapel has been compiled by Jo Lewis and Tony Mansell. The last remaining thatched chapel in Cornwall. Deed of 1771 names John Wesley as ‘Protector of the Religious Society.’. Present chapel…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Gwithian Wesleyan Chapel”
Roseworthy is a hamlet west of Camborne. This profile of Roseworthy Wesleyan Chapel has been by Jo Lewis and Tony Mansell. 1774 Chapel 1774: Build date. Built as a Wesleyan Chapel. The 1820s is said to have, “Perhaps replaced an earlier building”. (Checklist of Churches in the Hayle Circuit on the 31st August 1961) …Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Roseworthy Wesleyan Chapel”
Carnhell Green is a hamlet approximately three miles (5 km) southwest of Camborne. This profile of Carnhell Green Wesleyan Chapel has been compiled by Jo Lewis and Tony Mansell. A Wesleyan Methodist chapel is recorded on the 1st and 2nd Edition 1:2500 1880 and 1907 OS Maps. The building is still extant and shown on the Mastermap…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Carnhell Green Wesleyan Chapel”
This profile of Gorran High Lanes Wesleyan Methodist Chapel has been compiled by Mark Mitchley Denomination: Wesleyan Methodist Location: Gorran High Lanes Opened: May 1816 Closed: 8th January 1978, building sold in January 1980. Anniversary: May Sunday School: Yes Sunday School building: Yes Sunday School anniversary: June Current status: Converted to residential use…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Gorran High Lanes Wesleyan Chapel”
Kerthen Wood, or Kirthen Wood, is a hamlet near Townshend in the civil parish of Crowan. This profile of Kerthen Wood Wesleyan Chapel has been compiled by Jo Scott and Tony Mansell. Heading north from Relubbus on Gurlyn Hill, then Bosworgy Road, brings us to an unmade track signposted Kirthenwood Nurseries. There was a Wesleyan…Continue Reading “Mapping Methododism – Kerthen Wood Wesleyan Chapel”
Rinsey is a hamlet located off the main A394 road between Helston and Penzance in the civil parish of Breage. This profile of Rinsey Chapel has been compiled by Jo Lewis and Tony Mansell. The chapel is on the left as you enter Rinsey on Rinsey Lane, set back across the field and accessed via…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Rinsey Wesleyan Chapel”