
What is recorded here
This commemorative plaque records: First Methodist chapel in Neath opened May 1813 Visited sometime by John Wesley Recorded plaque organisation: Neath Community Council.
John Wesley, a significant figure in the evangelical revival of the 18th century, was an Anglican cleric and theologian who founded Methodism; his visit to Neath's first Methodist chapel highlights the spread of Methodist influence across Britain.
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Places near here
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Maes Haf Road Pedestrian Subway, NeathTunnel · 356 yd
Bridge Street Bridge, Neath; Neath BridgeBridge · 408 yd
Remains of Roman Fort of Nidum (Neath)Castle, fort or tower · 845 yd
Neath Abbey HillMountain / peak · 1.4 mi
Cilfrew EdgeCliff · 1.5 mi
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Mynydd DrumauMountain / peak · 2.3 mi
Red Jacket PillBay · 2.4 miOther information
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