Historic churches · North Wales
Penllyn Chapel
Penllyn Chapel — Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
Penllyn Chapel is a Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 1123). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Reason for designation: Included as a relatively unaltered example of this building type. History: Built in 1846 as a British School, leased to the Llangollen School Board in 1871. Exterior: 2-storey 3-bay mottled brick front with classical detail; slate roof. High parapet and crowning pediment containing iron name board. Freestone dressings including blocking courses and stringcourse between floors. Venetian windows to centre with small pane glazing, architraves and keystones. Entrances to either end with modern doors and tall small-pane overlights contained under arch bands with keystones. Attached to left is a single-storey range with gable over further Venetian window (with sash glazing). Rendered right hand side with 3-light windows; cambered heads to ground floor; similar to left side. Modern windows to rear. The lower range has splayed corner and red brick left end wall with stock brick chimney stack. Interior: Important carved pulpit internally; main schoolroom to 1st floor. Location: Above the road at the corner with Queen Street; iron railings on rubble wall to front of forecourt.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Place summary
Penllyn Chapel is a church located in North Wales. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, reflecting its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9685, -3.1641
- District
- Denbighshire
- Parish
- Llangollen
- Postcode
- LL20 8AW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Clwyd East
- Official site
- www.denbighshire.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q29481525 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Penllyn Chapel?
- Penllyn Chapel is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL20 8AW), in the parish of Llangollen.
- Is Penllyn Chapel a listed building?
- Penllyn Chapel is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Penllyn Chapel free to visit?
- Yes, Penllyn Chapel is free to enter.
- How do I get to Penllyn Chapel?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LL20 8AW. It sits within the Clwyd East parliamentary constituency.