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Glanamman was no exception. Old Bethel Chapel, also known as The Old Meeting House, was built in 1773 high on the north side of the valley between Glanamman and Garnant. The Tabernacle Calvinistic Methodist Chapel and the Bethesda Baptist Chapel followed in 1840 and 1882 respectively. The
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Margaret's Church (see below) are now closed.
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school with most subjects taught in Welsh. Three local schools, Ysgol y Twyn, Ysgol
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