Zion Chapel or Capel Seion is found in the village of Rowen in the Conwy Valley.
It was built in 1819 as Seion Calvinistic Methodist Chapel and rebuilt in 1841 in the Simple Round-Headed and Vernacular style of the short-wall entry type.
The chapel was rededicated in 1841 as Siloam Particular Baptist Chapel and later used as a Women's Institute Hall and then a private residence.
The chapel is square in shape with three aisles. When it is open it houses an exhibition of Welsh nonconformity; photographs of the school, village and local people.
It has one of the most attractive ceiling roses that I have ever come across
A contribution to
Inspired Sundays;
Blue Monday.
Is it a church again or just a museum? Lovely ceiling rose. Love the color of it.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure - I think it may occasionally be used for services but not regularly - I found it difficult to find information online afterwards and the only literature in the church was in Welsh. I'd love to go back sometime and spend a bit more time there.
Deletei really enjoy the ceiling rose. so decorative. ( :
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful little church. I am not familiar with the concept of putting a rose on the ceiling.
ReplyDeleteIt certainly has had an unusual history. Fabulous rose!
ReplyDeleteThe ceiling rose sure grabs your attention! Tom The Backroads Traveller
ReplyDeleteVery interesting place and I enjoyed the photos. Thanks for stopping by.
ReplyDeleteCharming! Intriguing that the ceiling rosette is fancier than the rest of the decor.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute design for the little chapel. And the ceiling rose is exquisite. Most unusual.
ReplyDeleteSeen many like that, most seem to be residences now though
ReplyDeleteHi Gerald,
ReplyDeleteThat ceiling rose takes my breathe! Isn’t it fun finding blues to share? Thanks for playing today.
Happy Blue Monday!
beautiful ceiling decal.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful 'blue shots' ~ the Rose is definitely very beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHappy Week to you,
artmusedog and carol
Beautiful ceiling roses!
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos. That ceiling is spectacular!
ReplyDeleteThe photo shares are beautifully done! Love that ceiling rose. So delicate and detailed. Enjoy your week and thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThat ceiling rose is beautiful. I enjoyed your other photos. Thanks for visiting me. Come again.
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