Introduction
There is a mid-18th century avenue approach to the earliest Baptist chapel in Pembrokeshire. The chapel was built in 1731, and enlarged and altered in 1842 and 1883.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
01443 336000Website
http://www.cadw.wales.gov.uk/
- Features & Designations
Designations
CADW Register of Landscapes Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales
- Reference: PGW(Dy)66(PEM)
- Grade: II
CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales
- Reference: Molleston Baptist Chapel
- Grade: II
Style
Formal
Features
- Chapel (featured building)
- Description: The formation of the chapel took place in 1731, the building being completed in 1736.
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- Approach
- Description: Formal approach to the chapel, consisting of a straight drive flanked by an avenue of mature trees (mainly oak).
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- Key Information
Type
Garden
Purpose
Ornamental
Principal Building
Religious Ritual And Funerary
Survival
Part: standing remains
Hectares
0.2
Open to the public
Yes
Civil Parish
Templeton
- References
References
- CADW, {Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales: Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire} (Cardiff: CADW, 2002) 258 Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales: Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire
- {Molleston Baptist Chapel, Tithe Map} (1840) Molleston Baptist Chapel, Tithe Map
- James, J.I., {Molleston Baptist Church} (Molleston: published on behalf of the Officers and Members of the Church, 1968) Molleston Baptist Church, Pembrokeshire : reflections on the founders' Tercentenary