Capel Als, Llanelli

Capel Als is an Independent (Congregational) chapel in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales, It is regarded as one of the most significant religious buildings in Wales. Folk tradition suggested that the name refers to a woman named Alys (Alice) whose cottage stood where the chapel was built. However, another theory contends that the Welsh word als translates as rock, and there is a rock-face behind the chapel. It is a Grade II-listed building but many believe it should be accorded more significant status.

Capel Als, Llanelli

Capel Als is an Independent (Congregational) chapel in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales, It is regarded as one of the most significant religious buildings in Wales. Folk tradition suggested that the name refers to a woman named Alys (Alice) whose cottage stood where the chapel was built. However, another theory contends that the Welsh word als translates as rock, and there is a rock-face behind the chapel. It is a Grade II-listed building but many believe it should be accorded more significant status.