Capel Pen-rhiw is a Grade II listed building in the Cardiff local planning authority area, Wales. First listed on 6 October 1977. Chapel.

Capel Pen-rhiw

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Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Date first listed
6 October 1977
Type
Chapel
Source
Cadw listing

Description

Whitewashed stone rubble walls, with a stone slate gabled roof. South-east elevation with a tall centre sash window three panes wide, flanked to each side firstly by a 2-light window with small panes and, secondly, by a square-headed doorway with ledged door. North-west wall lit by one sash window three panes wide. South-west gable end with one semi-circular headed sash window with glazing bars. North-east wall gable end with one small window.

Single cell chapel with gallery. Stone staircase against north-east wall leading to early C19 gallery (replacing a loft) on south-west, north-west and north-east sides. Pews of differing design with panelled sides, possibly each family having been responsible for its own pew; arcaded pew adjoining pulpit probably for elders, with one for deacons in front of it again. Roof on false crucks; six bays, collared principals, three tiers of purlins and ridge piece.

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