Bettws Chapel, near Forest Coal Pit, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 7LG.

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Brief description

https://www.stteiloschurch.org.uk/bettwschapel.htm

"Bettws is a small Chapel of Ease providing seating for 65 worshippers

 and is situated two miles North West of St Teilo’s in the valley made between Bryn Arw and the Sugarloaf Mountain. The Chapel dates from the 14th Century although it was heavily restored in Victorian times. There is no vestry and outside there is a small entrance but no churchyard.

A small band of loyal worshippers met for services on the first and third Sunday of each month at 9.15am. Services are also held on Easter Sunday, Whit Sunday and Christmas Day. In addition there is a Harvest Festival and a Carol Concert (with refreshments held in the Crown Inn, Pantygelli); details of when these will be taking place will be advertised on the events page closer to the date.

Services are traditional with hymns but no other singing. The Church in Wales Prayer Book 1984 is used together with the Revised Common Lectionary and hymns tend to be traditional. Eucharistic vestments are worn.

The last ten years have seen an increase in the congregation and an increase in the role of Bettws Chapel in the life of the community. We would be delighted to welcome you to one of our services.

In the last couple of years the roof at Bettws Chapel has been renewed thanks to the support of the public and grants from the Heritage Lottery Fund, National Churches Trust, Church in Wales and the All Churches Trust."

https://cadw.gov.wales/open-doors-bettws-chapel-abergavenny

"This medieval chapel of ease was restored in 1829. The earliest features are the fine triple lancet east window and the south door, both dating to the 13th century. The unusual stained glass of 1977 in the east window was designed by John Edwards and depicts Jesus as a shepherd of the time. 

A large 19th century plaster statue of the Sacred Heart is another notable feature. Although its origins are uncertain, a local tradition holds that that it came from Capel-y-ffin monastery founded by Father Ignatius OSB, who reintroduced monastic life to the Anglican Communion during the 19th century."

Address

Bettws Chapel, near Forest Coal Pit, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 7LG.

Email

https://www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/structure/church/5118/

Phone

01873 859881

Website

https://www.stteiloschurch.org.uk/bettwschapel.htm

https://www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/structure/church/5118/

https://www.nationalchurchestrust.org/church/abergavenny-bettws-chapel

https://cadw.gov.wales/open-doors-bettws-chapel-abergavenny

Directions

"Around 1.5 miles from Pantygelli."

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Transport

Amenities

Nearby is The Old Chapel

Cambrian Way

Brecon

LD3 7HP

+ Tabernacle Baptist Chapel, Cwmyoy

Abergavenny

NP7 7LU