Capel Iwan Archive

This is linked to a series of web pages, assembled by Jim Batten, from files provided by Mr. Ieuan James.
They are based on a CD ROM, prepared by Capel Iwan PTA, to mark the retirement of Mr. James in 2004, and celebrate his twenty eight years as head teacher of Capel Iwan School.

Use this link to get back to the list of sections.

Information
Various bills related to the chapel, including those covering the building of the vestry porch in 1906.
National Monuments Record of Wales (NMRW) website (Coflein) entry
Addoldai Cymru (Welsh Religious Buildings Trust) website entry
On the Tithe apportionment for 15 October 1891, the chapel is listed as part of the farm "Caermynach", but 'owned' by Rev'd Benjamin Lewis of Glebe
Trust deed of Capel Iwan Independent Chapel, 1723/4	This link just tells you where it is located
Charity - The Capel Iwan Manse Trust	"The upkeep and repair of the Congregational Chapels at Capel Iwan, LLwyndrain and Tanglwst"
UK and Ireland genealogy website entry
As a Grade II Listed Building	including front railings and gates. Meaning of Grade II Listing.
War memorial
"History of Capel Iwan chapel"	Reference to the book
4th. August 2018 - Video of Catrin (Black Oak) and Alex's wedding at the chapel. Married by Wynford Thomas
Video of the spring outside the chapel

Photos of the chapel in the People and Events section
Various
1958 - re-opening.
Other photos
2004	2007 - Harvest Festival	2004 - Graveyard in the snow	2007 - Graveyard in the snow	2014 - Graveyard from the South
2010 - Railings	2006 - The spring outside the Chapel

Graves
In order of first mentioned name	Picture of stone (Click for an enlargement)	Text - Cymraeg	Text - English. (Via Google translate and removing the silliest bits)
Vaughan, David James		Er Serchus Cof Am DAVID JAMES VAUGHAN TYNEWYDD, CLYDAU PRIOD, TAD, DATCU A HEN-DDATCU ANNWYL 25. 3. 1931 - 11. 1. 2013 "YLlais A Fawr Garem A Ddistawodd"	In Memory Of DAVID JAMES VAUGHAN TYNEWYDD, CLYDAU HUSBAND, FATHER, GRANDFATHER 25. 3. 1931 - 11. 1. 2013
Marks, John William		ER COF ANNWYL AM WILLIAM JOHN MARKS LLANERCHMEUDWY, LLWYNDRAIN, HUNODD IONAWR 11, 1982, YN 64 MLWYDD OED, HEFYD EI BRIOD HOFF ESTHER EILEEN HUNODD MEHEFIN 13, 2005. YN 84 MLWYDD OED. HEDD PEREFAITH HEDD	In memory of WILLIAM JOHN MARKS LLANERCHMEUDWY, LLWYNDRAIN, Died JANUARY 11, 1982, Aged 64, Also ESTHER EILEEN [Marks] Died June 13, 2005. Aged 84.
Marks, Phoebe		Cof Annwyl Am Phoebe [Marks] Priod David Marks, Pengribyn, Cilrhedyn, Bu Fawr Mehefin 13eg 1949, yn 68 Mlwydd oed. Ei phlant a godant ac ai galwant yn ddedwydd. Hefyd am yr uchod David Marks Bu fawr Mawrth 17eg 1957, yn 83 Mlwydd oed. Tad.a diacon doeth. Hefydd am eu mab William Howell [Marks] Bu fawr Medi 18fed 1978, yn 68 Mlwydd oed. Diacon a Thrysorydd yr Eglwys hon.	In memory of Phoebe [Marks] Married to David Marks, Pengribyn, Cilrhedyn, Died June 13th 1949, at 68 Years Old. Her children they raise and call happy. Also for the above David Marks He died March 17th 1957, at 83 Years Old. Father.a wise deacon. Also their son William Howell [Marks] He died on September 18th 1978, at 68 Years Old. Deacon and Treasurer of this Church.

As it stated on the CD, this ... is not, by any means, a "finished article", as it is hoped that future editions ... will include additional photos, memories, articles and research; which are invited for contribution by any member of the community.

Please eMail me any further images and / or information which I will then try to include in the web pages.