Building record 1301/26/1 - Methodist Chapel, Chapel Lane & Brook Street
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Summary
Built in 1874.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} Methodist Chapel, Chapel Lane and Brook Street. In late 18th century Methodist services were held in a cottage in Thorpe Street and in 1812 a new chapel was opened. A Methodist chapel was converted from a blacksmith's shop. The present chapel was erected in 1874 and is still in use by the Methodist Church. Raunds became head of the Methodist Circuit in 1885 and the Old Rectory was bought as the residence.
{2} Built 1873-4, designed 1869by William Streather. Rearing above the street with three tallround arches and round-headed windows. Rusticated pilasters. Triangular pediment. Galleried interior. Behind its former school.
<1> Ballinger J., 1999, Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Industrial Period, (checked) (Digital archive). SNN4.
<2> Bailey, B, Pevsner, N, and Cherry, B, 2013, The Buildings of England: Northamptonshire, p. 541 (Book). SNN111989.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN4 Digital archive: Ballinger J.. 1999. Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Industrial Period. Mapinfo\Archive\ExtensiveSurvey\Rushden. Northants County Council. (checked).
- <2> SNN111989 Book: Bailey, B, Pevsner, N, and Cherry, B. 2013. The Buildings of England: Northamptonshire. Yale University Press. p. 541.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 99775 72694 (25m by 16m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | RAUNDS, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 6 2020 2:31PM
