Key facts
- Denomination
- Methodist
- Address
- Porthmadog
Gwynedd - Built
- 1808
- Listed status
- Grade I listed
Sources: Wikipedia, Wikidata Q17739840
Before visiting Capel Peniel
Service times are not recorded in this listing. We cannot confirm when the next service takes place or whether the building opens outside worship hours.
We do not have confirmed information here about step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support or supervised children’s groups. If these matter for your visit, ask the church about the specific service you plan to attend.
No direct contact details are recorded. Use the linked sources above or the wider local directory to continue your search.
About Capel Peniel
Capel Peniel is a former Calvinistic Methodist place of worship at Tremadog, close to Porthmadog in Gwynedd. Congregational use ended in 2010 as numbers fell and upkeep became increasingly costly. The Grade I listed building has since taken on a new role as a hall for the local community. Its early Neoclassical character helped shape later Welsh chapel architecture.
Construction of the main block took place during 1808 and 1809, under the patronage of William Madocks, who may also have prepared the design. Insufficient money meant that its columned porch was not added until 1849. The exterior combines painted rough masonry with a roof clad in Welsh slate. At the front, a pair of plain Tuscan pillars carries a triangular gable containing a small circular opening. Surviving Victorian elements inside include galleries along the sides, individually numbered enclosed seating and a centrally positioned preaching desk. Following deterioration, conservation work on the porch and roof was finished in 2020.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
What denomination is Capel Peniel?⌄
Capel Peniel in Porthmadog belongs to the Methodist tradition.
How old is the Capel Peniel building?⌄
The building dates from 1808. It is on the statutory register as a Grade I listed building.
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