Ystalyfera History



Bethesda Chapel, Ynysmeudwy

Bethesda is on the main road, alongside Bethesda Road, and remains open and in operation.
Go the Bethesda Chapel webpage.


Llangiwg Church

Llangiwg Church is on the mountain overlooking Ynysmeudwy. It can be accessed from a lane off Old Road, or via the Rhydyfro to Rhiwfawr road. It is now a community arts venue, though the cemetery remains consecrated.
Go the Llangiwg Church webpage.


Mount Elim Chapel, Ynysmeudwy

Mount Elim is on the main road, on the left as you leave Pontardawe for Ynysmeudwy. Originally a Baptist chapel, it is now a thriving evangelical church.
Go the Mount Elim Chapel webpage.


New Church Temple, Ynysmeudwy

New Church Temple was located on New Road, where it parallels Old Road, Ynysmeudwy. It has now been converted to a private house.
Go the New Church Temple webpage.


Saint Mary's Church, Ynysmeudwy

Saint Mary's Church was located off the main road through Ynysmeudwy, on a small hill, oppsoite the Ynysmeudwy Arms. It has been converted to a private house, though the cemetery remains consecrated.
Go the Saint Mary's Church, Ynyswmeudwy webpage.