Capel Gyfylchi, above Afan Argoed, was a chapel of ease, an outlying church of the large parish of Michaelston super Afan.
Afan Argoed, Glamorgan
It was probably medieval in origin. By the mid 18th century it was in ruins, but it was rebuilt in 1775 by a local Anglican clergyman of Methodist sympathies. It was an important local centre of the Methodist movement until it was replaced by a new chapel in Pontrhydyfen in 1826.
Maesteg, Glamorgan
Bethania chapel was first built in 1832, and has seen numerous rebuilds and enlargements.
Llangynwyd, Glamorgan
The medieval church at Llangynwyd had a rood screen with a carving of the Crucifixion which was so powerfully carved that it was believed to be capable of performing miracles.
Neath, Glamorgan
Legend has it that Illtyd used to retreat to this spot during Lent.
