Gwrhyd Chapel was built in 1856 and incorporated in 1857. Before its construction, worshippers would go to Carmel, Cwmgors, Cwmllynfell Chapel or Pantteg, Ystalyfera.

Rhiwfawr Chapel was constructed 1876 as a branch of Cwmllynfell Chapel.

In 1891 Rhiwfawr Chapel became an independent chapel in its own right.

From 1892 Rhiwfawr Chapel shared a joint ministry with Gwrhyd Chapel, uniting to give the call to Rev James Edwards of Canaan, Swansea.

They would share a joint pastorate 1892-1903 and from 1906 until the mid 1940s, latterly under Rev William D Roderick, who was a towering figure in the religious and social life of the district.

Today, Rhiwfawr Chapel has been converted into a private house, whilst Gwrhyd Chapel remains in operation. It can be noted that on top of the grave of Rev William Roderick in Gwrhyd cemetery, is a memorial in his honour, clearly originally wall-mounted, and probably removed from Rhiwfawr Chapel when it closed, and placed upon his grave.

Visit the webpage for Rhiwfawr Chapel

Visit the webpabge for Gwrhyd Chapel

Each page has a lot of photographs of the chapels and surroundings, articles from the Llais, and geographical and historical information.