Bethlehem Independant Chapel

Pwll Trap, St Clears Parish

Monumental Photographs

Cause began before 1700 the people of the area worshipped at Pal Mawr in the

17th century, with those who built Henllan Chapel. The person who lived at Pal Mawr

died in 1696. Part of the congregation there moved to the moor between St Clears &

Laugharne. Bethlehem area was convenient for those living near St Clears, so the cause was

moved to this area about 1745, Preaching was held at homes until the chapel was built in 1765

Built 1765 with a graveyard, rebuilt and enlarged 1785, 1833

Location Pwll Trap, 1 mile West of St Clears

Connected with Henllan until 1803

Records Available:

1. Births and Baptisms, 1770-1837

Burials, 1831-1837 PRO & CRO,

RG4/4446, RG4/4023, RG4/4087. & RG4/1689

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