Mapping Methodism – Mithian

Mithian Map

Mapping Methodism - Mithian Wesleyan Chapel

Mithian is a village about six miles northeast of Redruth and a mile east of St Agnes The Wesleyan chapel was built in 1836. This profile has been compiled by Clive Benney & Tony Mansell.

Mithian Chapel and Sunday School (Photo: courtesy Clive Benney)

The date of the formation of Mithian Society where they first met remains a mystery.

1815: Mithian Sunday school active but where they met remains a mystery.

1818: Mithian Methodist Society had a membership of 85.

1819: Mithian Methodist Society in the Truro Circuit

1836: Mithian Chapel built. It was referred to as one of only two Private Trust Chapels in the St Agnes and Perranporth Circuit, the other being Mingoose. It seems that there were very few in Cornwall.

1907 Mithian Chapel Organ “opening” (Photo: courtesy Clive Benney)

Mithian Chapel 1986

Captain John Whitford of Rose-in-Vale donated a new organ and John Tredinnick undertook the installation. At the same time new seating was installed and a general refurbishment carried out.

1983: Mithian Chapel closed. (Rev. David Easton)

1986: The building was sold at auction and converted into two dwellings. The beautiful organ fetched only £35; there was only one bidder who just wanted the pipes.