Category for articles related to the project Mapping Methodism
Tregerest. I had trouble locating Tregerest on modern maps as it often comes up as Middle Tregerest or Tregrras Receven and Higher Bodinar Common. It is on the road from Newbridge to St Just. John Horner describes it as … “And there is Tregerest, alone on its bleak hillside”. The hamlet was originally called Tregarrast…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Tregerest Bible Christian Chapel, Sancreed/Newbridge”
Kerley Downs is a moorland southeast of Chacewater. This profile of Kerley Downs Bible Christian Chapel has been compiled by Jo Lewis and Tony Mansell. From Hugus, continue south to the T junction and take a right back towards Chacewater. Billy Brays Chapel is signposted off the road on the left. Billy Bray’s three…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Kerley Downs Bible Christian Chapel”
Baldhu is a former mining village situated above the Carnon Valley 3 miles (5 kilometres) west of Truro. The profile for Baldhu Wesleyan Chapel was compiled by Jo Lewis and Tony Mansell. Follow the Baldhu road, taking a right turn signposted to Wheal Jane and Baldhu chapel. Follow the road and the chapels appear…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Baldhu Wesleyan Chapel”
Threemilestone is a small village in the civil parish of Kenwyn, located precisely three miles west of Truro. Threemilestone has grown in recent years, as housing estates to the west have been developed. This profile of Threemilestone Methodist Chapel has been compiled by Jo Lewis and Tony Mansell. Threemilestone Methodist Chapel (Photo: Jo Lewis)…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Threemilestone Methodist Chapel”
Allet is a hamlet one mile west of Shortlanesend on the B3284 Truro road. It can be found south of the A30, north of the Shortlanesend road. The chapel is easily found by turning onto the B3284 from the A30 at the Wind farm. The Chapel which is now the Methodist Church is on the…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Allet United Methodist Free Church”
Tresillian is a small village in mid Cornwall, three miles (5 km) east of Truro on the A390 road. This profile of Tresillian Wesleyan Chapel has been compiled by Jo Lewis and Tony Mansell. Wesleyan chapel with later attached schoolroom (late C19). Killas rubble with brick dressings; original scantle slate roof to Sunday school, new…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Tresillian Wesleyan Chapel”