Gadlys Chapel, Aberdare

Gadlys, Chapel
Location	Railway Street, Trecynon, Aberdare
Country	Wales, United Kingdom
Denomination	Baptist
History
Founded	1864
Architecture
Heritage designation	Grade II
Designated	1 October 1991
Architectural type	Chapel
Style	Late 19th century
Closed	1980

Gadlys Chapel was a Baptist chapel in Railway Street, Gadlys, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales. It was formed as a branch of Calfaria, Aberdare

The cause began in 1858 as a Sunday School held in various houses until a schoolroom was built and opened on 6 February 1859. 49 members were released from Calfaria, Aberdare to form the new chapel at Gadlys, which was built in 1864 on land leased from Dr J.L. Roberts of Gadlys Uchaf Estate. The architect was Thomas Joseph and the building cost £675. The first Baptism had taken place on 5 April 1863.

The minister from 1876 until his death in 1900 was Benjamin Evans, known as the 'Bishop of Gadlys'.

In 1911 the membership stood at 195 although the chapel could seat 600. A new organ was installed in 1940.

The chapel closed in 1980 and was later converted into flats.

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