Chapel

The history of the chapel and the village of Cwmystwyth can be traced back to the founding of some of the largest metal mines in Ceredigion which are located on a narrow road which follows the Ystwyth river over the mountains to the Elan Valley.

Nowadays it is farming and tourism that are the mainstays and the area is home to several walking routes, including the Glyndwr Way.

Siloam chapel, founded in 1805, is owned by the Presbyterian Church in Wales. It was re-built in 1835 and again in 1870. The interior of the chapel is an example of incredible craftsmanship not only  from the woodwork of the pews and balcony but through to the original brass oil lamps and the decorative ceiling bosses, which disguise ventilation.

Welsh is the language of this chapel and it has served a mainly Welsh speaking congregation throughout its history. The chapel has always been a place where the community meets and where young people learn to read, sing and speak in public using Welsh. It has a local history archive that is housed in the vestry. The project is helping to provide display units for various important photographic items.