Noddfa is a Baptist chapel in the High Street, Ynysybwl, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales.
Early history
editThe church at Noddfa dates from 1885, when meetings began to be held in a room at the Robertstown Hotel.[1] At this time, baptisms were held in the river Clydach. The chapel was built in only nine months in 1889–90.[1]
The first minister was Rev. W. B. Jones, but he departed for North Wales in 1895.[2]
Twentieth century
editIn 1976 the chapel became a united Welsh-language church, with members joining from Tabernacle and Jerusalem.[1] Following the merger there were around 80 members. In 1986, Noddfa welcomed its last minister, Gwilym Davies, who was also inducted at Hengoed, Bryn Seion (Ystrad Mynach) and Seion, Cwmaman.[3]
Membership had fallen to 15 by the early 21st century.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Jones. Chapels of the Cynon Valley. pp. 8–9.
- ^ "Noddfa, Ynysybwl. Cyfarfod Ymadawol". Seren Cymru. 15 March 1895. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
- ^ "First minister for eight years". Aberdare Leader. 8 May 1986. p. 20. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
Bibliography
edit- Jones, Alan Vernon (2004). Chapels of the Cynon Valley. Cynon Valley Historical Society. ISBN 0953107612.