Building record 5387/3/1 - Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Chapel Lane

Wesleyan Methodist chapel in Chapel Lane. Dated 1844, with later 19th century addition. Red brick in Flemish bond on limestone plinth; late roof. Single-cell plan. Two 2-light pointed arched windows to side facing lane with timber Y-tracery. Similar window to rearand right gable end.

{1} Non-conformist chapel. Dated 1844, with later C19 addition. Red brick in Flemish bond on limestone plinth; slate roof. Single-cell plan. Two 2-light pointed arched windows to side facing lane with timber Y-tracery. Similar window to rear and right gable end. Plaque between windows facing lane inscribed WESLEYAN/CHAPEL/1844. Moulded brick eaves. Entrance by single-storey brick extension to right gable end. Interior: gallery at entrance end on slender square posts with simple capitals; panelled pulpit. Included for group value.

{4} Undated photo;

<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 14/107 (Digital archive). SNN102353.

<2> List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"), F08 (unchecked) (Catalogue). SNN45262.

<3> The Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England, 1986, Nonconformist Chapels and Meeting-Houses: Northamptonshire & Oxfordshire, p. 148 (Report). SNN2902.

<4> Photographs of buildings in Slapton (Photographs). SNN113234.

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Jan 19 2024 2:45PM