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A history of Danycastell by R.G. Davies, 1975, describing the existence of the chapel within the overall context of the Calvinistic Methodist movement in Breconshire between the 17th and 19th centuries. It acknowledges the influences of Howell Harris and Roger Williams, as well as including details of the ministers, Sunday school and lay members associated with Danycastell. The author has added a brief comment, 1994. Mainly typescript with some manuscript additions.

Notes by R.G. Davies describing the general historical precepts of the Presbyterian movement and in that context the disagreements over Sunday rotas and preaching methods which led to the formation of Crickhowell Evangelical Church, together with letters of resignation from the pastor and several members of Danycastell, 1976, and related papers, 1971-1979. The file also contains circulars, leaflets, posters, press cuttings and letters concerning Welsh Calvinistic Methodist history, church services and general administration at Danycastell; religious conferences; overseas missionary and health work in India and Taiwan; and personal news of members, 1965-1982. Further items include orders of service, 1965-1982, minutes of pastorate committee meetings, 1973-1974, membership rolls of Danycastell chapel and Sunday school, 1975, 1982-1983, and an account of members' contributions, 1976.