The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales, is working with denominations, congregations, heritage organisations and local communities to deliver Capeli Cymru. Together, they’re developing practical and innovative approaches to protecting chapel heritage across Wales.
By gathering new evidence, building partnerships and raising awareness, we can help keep the stories and cultural legacy of Wales' chapels alive and accessible for future generations.
Susan Fielding, Senior Investigator for Historic Buildings at the Royal Commission
Our grant is supporting:
- a National Chapel Census to create an up-to-date picture of chapels that are open, closed, converted or demolished, while gathering information about their significance, use and condition
- a programme of public events to raise awareness of the challenges facing chapel buildings and collect information from communities across Wales
- a series of online workshops bringing together denominations, heritage organisations, built environment specialists, funders and other stakeholders to identify practical solutions and opportunities for action
Susan Fielding, Senior Investigator for Historic Buildings at the Royal Commission, said: "This project is about much more than protecting historic buildings. By gathering new evidence, building partnerships and raising awareness, we can help keep the stories and cultural legacy of Wales' chapels alive and accessible for future generations."
Dr Beck Edwards, Project Development Manager for Capeli Cymru, said: "Chapels have been at the heart of communities across Wales for generations. By working together, we can better understand the challenges they face today and explore new opportunities to secure a sustainable future for these important buildings so that they can continue to play a meaningful role in community life.”
This project was funded as part of our Places of Worship strategic initiative.
