Building record 396/2/1 - 1, Chapel Court (Former Wesleyan Methodist Chapel)

Former Wesleyan Methodist chapel buillt in 1797 of stone with brick dressings. Rendered in 1875 with a wide dorway, two tiers of sash windows, and circular window in the gable.

{1} Photos of exterior. Information from Kelly's 1890 Trade Directory suggests the chapel was built in 1796 and seated 300 persons, but another source indicates a 1788 date. Comparison of current OS mapping with 1st edition map suggests additions to the rear of the chapel, although this could not be confirmed during the site visit.

[Not the Baptist Chapel- this is the former Wesleyan Chapel. The Baptist Chapel was located on the eastern corner of Cross Lane and the High Street]

{4} Stone with brick dressings; gabled N front dated 1797, rendered 1875, with wide doorway, two tiers of sash windows and circular window in gable.
The side walls each have two lower windows and one between at a higher level. The interior has an early 19th-century gallery around three sides with panelled front supported by timber columns and retaining contemporary bow-pews; other seating is of the late 19th century. Inscription: on 19th century stone tablet behind pulpit 'This chapel was erected by John and William Edmunds AD 1797...' Monuments: in chapel (1) Rev. William Breedon of Hathorn, Leics., 1837, 31 years a Wesleyan minister; in front of chapel (2) Harriet, wife of William Reeve, 1848, William their son, 1848, and Mary-Ann their daughter, 1863.

<1> Flitcroft, M., 2005, SMR Report form, (checked) (SMR Report Form). SNN107002.

<2> Flitcroft, M., 2005, Baptist Church, Braunston, (checked) (Photographic prints (COL)). SNN107003.

<3> 2005, Braunston, (checked) (Website). SNN107004.

<4> The Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England, 1986, Nonconformist Chapels and Meeting-Houses: Northamptonshire & Oxfordshire, p.136 (Report). SNN2902.

<5> Daventry District Council, 2018, Braunston Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan, p. 55 (Policy Document). SNN112372.

<5> Daventry District Council, 2018, Kilsby Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan, p. 55 (Policy Document). SNN112373.

Record last edited

Feb 5 2025 6:34PM