Capel Ebenezer
Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales
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Add PhotosThe chapel was enlarged in 1838-40 and finally rebuilt in 1871. The interior of the chapel can be described as an 'architecture of equality', where everyone sits in similar pews that encircle the pulpit, creating a space for action in the centre. The space has been used for theatre as well as praying and there are memories of fortnightly theatrical performances in the 1950s. For major events, Capel Ebenezer still resounds to singing during 'Camanfa Ganu' - the communal singing of Welsh hymns in four-part harmony.
The chapel of rest outside the main building still has biers that were used to carry bodies when they were laid in this small building overnight. A fire could be set so that relatives could be warm while keeping vigil.
How to get here:
Travel along the A44 towards the village of Ponterwyd and take the second right hand turn for Ystumteun before Ponterwyd. This turn is past the Red Kite Café and as you approach the bottom of the hill you will find this turn signposted to Ystumtuen. Follow this road into the village (single track at times with passing places) and on entering the village the chapel is situated on the left turn junction.
The chapel was enlarged in 1838-40 and finally rebuilt in 1871. The interior of the chapel can be described as an 'architecture of equality', where everyone sits in similar pews that encircle the pulpit, creating a space for action in the centre. The space has been used for theatre as well as praying and there are memories of fortnightly theatrical performances in the 1950s. For major events, Capel Ebenezer still resounds to singing during 'Camanfa Ganu' - the communal singing of Welsh hymns in four-part harmony.
The chapel of rest outside the main building still has biers that were used to carry bodies when they were laid in this small building overnight. A fire could be set so that relatives could be warm while keeping vigil.
How to get here:
Travel along the A44 towards the village of Ponterwyd and take the second right hand turn for Ystumteun before Ponterwyd. This turn is past the Red Kite Café and as you approach the bottom of the hill you will find this turn signposted to Ystumtuen. Follow this road into the village (single track at times with passing places) and on entering the village the chapel is situated on the left turn junction.
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- Added: 14 Oct 2016
- Find a Grave Cemetery ID: 2625173
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