Newport Primitive Methodist chapel

In the Primitive Methodist Magazine of 1858, Newport is described by Joseph Hibbs as “an improving seaport” where the Primitive Methodist society had been forced to move their place of worship 5 times in 15 years. In 1851 they  worshipped at Oddfellows Mall, Mill Street. Obtaining a plot of land was difficult because of local objections, but  Newport Primitive Methodist chapel was opened with services starting on Friday March 5th 1858. Preachers included Miss MC Buck of Leicester and Rev T Hobson of Hereford.

The new chapel measured 33′ 6″ square, had enough land to double its size and was insured. It cost around £400 of which they had raised the required third. Donors and collectors included C Bailey MP, T Brown, J Firbank, Messrs Horner, S Hoyd, Pritchard, R Brown, Mrs Firbank and Miss Craighill.

The 1881 Primitive Methodist magazine contains an account of the laying of the foundation stones for a new Primitive Methodist chapel  and school at Newport, Monmouthshire. It was expected to cost £2,000

Where were these chapels and what happened to them?

Reference

Primitive Methodist Magazine 1858 pp.363-364

Primitive Methodist magazine 1881 page 571