Country Wales, United Kingdom Designated 3 December 1992 Address Llanelli SA15 1AP, UK Heritage designation Listed building | Founded 1780 Style Late 19th century Architectural type Church | |
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Location Marble Hall Road, Llanelli Denomination Independent (Congregationalist) Similar Greenfield Baptist Church, Hope Baptist Church, Moriah Baptist Chapel, Bethel Baptist Chapel, Capel Y Bryn | ||
Capel Als is an Independent (Congregational) chapel in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales, It is regarded as one of the most significant religious buildings in Wales.
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It is a Grade II-listed building but many believe it should be accorded more significant status.
History
The chapel was opened in 1780 The first minister was David Rees, was a celebrated preacher, publisher and agitator. He was firmly opposed to the established church and conducted a long running feud with the rector of Llanelli.
The chapel was rebuilt and enlarged in 1852 under the supervision of architect Thomas Thomas of Landore, Swansea. Thomas subsequently used the Capel Als design at Independent chapels at Pontypool in the following year and seven years later in his home chapel in Llandeilo.
The ministry of Thomas Johns, 1869–1914
The minister from 1869 until 1914 was Thomas Johns, a leading figure in Welsh nonconformity,