Pisgah Baptist Chapel, Pyle, Records

Scope and Content

Marriage registers

Administrative / Biographical History

The first Pisgah Chapel opened 1836, a daughter church of Ruhamah, Bridgend. By the 1850s it was decided to build a larger Chapel and on Christmas day 1857 a second chapel was opened. This building stood for over half a century before being demolished with a new Chapel built on the same site and opening April 1913.

Arrangement

Chronological within record series

Access Information

No restrictions.

Acquisition Information

Received from the General Register Office, Jan 2018 and Bridgend Register Office, April 2019

Other Finding Aids

A detailed catalogue is available

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Fair condition

Archivist's Note

Compiled by H Thomas for Glamorgan Archives, with reference to Kenfig - The Complete History website (http://www.kenfig.org.uk/history/religion/pisgahchapel-kenfighill) viewed 6 Feb 2018

Conditions Governing Use

Normal Glamorgan Archives conditions apply.

Appraisal Information

All records which meet the collection policy of Glamorgan Archives have been retained.

Custodial History

Marriage registers 1999-2013 (D1545/1/1-3) received from Bridgend Register Office, April 2019. Marriage register 2014-2016 (D1545/1/4) received from the General Register Office, Jan 2018.

Accruals

Accruals are possible