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Higher Porthmeor is a small settlement on the B3306 between Treen and Morvah in the parish of Zennor. In the past it was an important area for mining and farming. Nowadays, many climbers meet to climb Bosigran cliff, commonly known as Commando Ridge, which is where cliff climbing training took place in WW2. Porthmeor Cove…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Porthmeor Wesleyan Chapel”
Trendrine (TR26 3BW) is off the B3306 road between Hellesveor and Zennor. It is in the parish of Zennor and is an unspoilt coastal hamlet set in the ancient field system of this part of Cornwall. Trendrine Hill is of historic importance due to round barrows and there is much evidence of settlements in the…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Trendrine Wesleyan Chapel”
Tregavarah is a hamlet off the main road between Alverton and St Just in the parish of Madron. It is situated approximately 2 miles west of Penzance. The name Tregavarah means ‘farm of streams’ and was written without the ‘h’ in early documents. This précis was compiled by Val Thomas with photos by Chris Hawke…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Tregavara/ Tregavarah Wesleyan Chapel”
The Shouters or Trumpeters (probably derogatory nicknames) left Truro Bible Christian movement and built a chapel where indicated on the cover map. This profile has been compiled by Tony Mansell. 1814: Two middle-aged spinsters, the “very pious” Elizabeth and Mary Downe were expelled from Truro Bible Christian services for excessive fervour including shouting and…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Truro Shouters or Trumpeters”
This profile of Lemon Wesleyan Chapel (Truro) has been compiled by Tony Mansell. May also have been called Fairmantle Chapel. Cornwall Heritage Gateway report: A late C19 Wesleyan chapel designed by Silvanus Trevail is now used as a fitness centre. Dressed Newham stone brought to course, brick and freestone dressings and some stucco detail. Stepped…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Lemon Wesleyan Chapel – Truro”
The City Mission Wesleyan Chapel, Truro, was located in City Road but, in 1942, moved to Kenwyn Street. This profile has been compiled by Tony Mansell. Late 19th century: City Mission Wesleyan Chapel in City Road, Truro. 1942: City Mission Methodist Chapel, Truro, in City Road closed and moved to the vacant Primitive Chapel…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – City Wesleyan Mission Chapel, Truro”