Description

TF 1088-1188 CHAPEL STREET
2/7
Methodist Centenary
Chapel

II*

1863. Immensely impressive classical style nonconformist chapel of brick with stone
dressings. Tall prostyle Ionic portico of 4 columns and 4 pilasters. 3 round headed
doorways with boldly rusticated surrounds and heavy keystones, topped with a cornice
and miniature pediment. 3 windows above, round headed sashes with blind balustrades
below. Rusticated quoins with bold stringcourse below first floor windows, stone
dentil cornice above and slate roof. Side elevations of 6 bays. 2 end bays slightly
projecting with quoins. Lower windows sashed with moulded surrounds, upper with round
heads, and moulded round hoods. Centre 4 bays, attached arcade with giant stock brick
pilasters. Parish room dated 1891 attached to south east corner. Two sets of
gatepiers with heavy iron railings and gates. Most of original fittings survive,
internally, including box pews, oval gallery and grand double-decker pulpit.

Listing NGR: TF1073088921

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q17550609

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Recommended Books

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  Devon (Pevsner Buildings of England)
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  Nottinghamshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Essex: Buildings of England Series (Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Old House Eco Handbook: A Practical Guide to Retrofitting for Energy-Efficiency & Sustainability
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  Staffordshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Pioneers of Modern Design: From William Morris to Walter Gropius (Penguin Art & Architecture)