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Leedstown is a village on the B3280 road between Helston and Hayle. It lies 5.5 miles (8.9 km) north-west of Helston and 3 miles (4.8 km) south-east of Hayle. It is located halfway between the north and south coasts. Leedstown got its name from the Duke of Leeds who married the daughter of the St Aubyn Family….Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Leedstown Bible Christian Chapel”
Hugus is a hamlet three miles (5 km) west of Truro and on the road from Threemilestone to Baldhu. This profile of Hugus Wesleyan Chapel has been compiled by Jo Lewis and Tony Mansell. Methodist church with integral manse and wall surrounding adjoining courtyard. 1830 and refitted late C19C. Painted killas rubble with slate sills,…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Hugus Wesleyan Chapel”
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”