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Ninnis or Ninnes Bridge (previously Ninnesbridge) is a hamlet in west Cornwall northwest of Canon’s Town and near Trencrom Hill. The profile of this Primitive Methodist Chapel (Uny, Lelant, Penzance. TR27 6NL) is compiled by Val Thomas of St Ives Old Cornwall Society) The Chapel before conversion (Photo courtesy of David Allan collection at the…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Ninnes Bridge (Lelant Downs) Primitive Methodist Chapel”
Gerrans is a coastal civil parish and village on the Roseland Peninsula in Cornwall. The village adjoins Portscatho (the villages have almost merged into one but retain their identities) on the east side of the peninsula. This profile of Gerrans Wesleyan Chapels has been compiled by Nev Meek of St Gerrans and Portscatho Old Cornwall…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Gerrans Wesleyan Chapels”
Tregavethan is a hamlet in Kenwyn Parish. It is located to the north of the Truro to St Agnes road and its chapel no longer exists. This profile of Mount Horam Primitive Methodist Chapel has been compiled by Jo Lewis and Tony Mansell. The First Chapel From the site of St Marys ancient chapel,…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Tregavethan (Mount Horam) Primitive Methodist Chapel”
Gloweth was once a small community on the outskirts of Truro but developments, including the Royal Cornwall Hospital, Treliske, have now made it a city suburb. Gloweth Bible Christian chapel was built beside the road (A390 Tresawles Road) to Truro in an area now known as Treliske. It is now surrounded by Gloweth housing estate,…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Gloweth Bible Christian Chapel”
Perranporth is a seaside resort town on the north coast of Cornwall. It is a mile east of the St Agnes Heritage Coastline and around 8 miles south-west of Newquay. Perranporth and its 3 miles long beach face the Atlantic Ocean. The chapel location is unknown but could have been in Bolenna Lane. The material…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Bolenna Primitive Methodist Chapel, Perranporth.”
Balnoon was, at an earlier time, known as ‘Ballanoon’, which means mine on the down (bal an un). In 1852 Balnoon mine was predicted to be one of the most promising mines in the Penzance district for 1853, along with West Ding Dong and Speedwell. The OS map surveyed 1877; published 1886 below shows its…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Balnoon (Vorvas) Primitive Methodist Chapel”