Parent category for articles relating to various projects
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”
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”