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Zelah is a village approximately 5 miles (8 kilometres) north of Truro and is the largest settlement in the civil parish of St Allen. This profile of Zelah Bible Christian Chapel has been compiled by Jo Lewis and Tony Mansell. Baptism records suggest that this was a functioning chapel on the Bible Christian circuit…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Zelah (St Allen Lane) Bible Christian Chapel”
Halsetown is a village which was built in 1831 as a settlement for the nearby mine workers. James Halse sponsored the building, allowing each home sufficient land to entitle the occupier to vote in the elections for which he was standing. The village had a Hotel, the Halsetown Hotel, and three Methodist places of worship:…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Halsetown Wesleyan Teetotal Chapel”
Frogpool is a hamlet in the parish of Gwennap, 6 miles south-west of Truro and 1.2 miles from the nearest railway station at Perranwell Station. This profile of Frogpool Wesleyan Chapel has been compiled by Jo Lewis and Tony Mansell. 1828: A Wesleyan chapel was in existence on this site. (SWChurches) 1843: Frogpool Wesleyan…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Frogpool Wesleyan Chapel”
Crantock is a village approximately two miles southwest of Newquay. It lies to the south of the River Gannel which forms a natural boundary between the parishes of Newquay and Crantock. The River Gannel is tidal and ferries operate on a seasonal basis from Fern Pit to Crantock Beach. The River Gannel runs along Crantock…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Crantock Wesleyan Chapel”
Lizard, also known as The Lizard, is a village on the Lizard peninsula situated about ten miles (16 km) south of Helston and is mainland Britain’s most southerly settlement. This profile of Lizard Wesleyan Chapel was compiled by Terry Moyle. First chapel on Cross Common – now a dwelling First baptism 1844 Well attended…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – The Lizard Wesleyan Chapel”
Zelah is a village approximately 5 miles (8 kilometres) north of Truro and is the largest settlement in the civil parish of St Allen. This profile of Zelah Wesleyan Chapel has been compiled by Jo Lewis and Tony Mansell. Late 18th-early 19th century: Draft letter, Methodist chapel at Zelah, St Allen. Draft of a…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Zelah Wesleyan Chapel”