Building record 1160/0/607 - Harlestone Road Primitive Methodist Chapel (former)

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Summary

The chapel was built in 1899 by H Dyer. The chapel is of red brick and stone. It sat 400 people and was in use until 1959. There was a schoolroom and five other rooms. Now in use as office space.

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Full Description

{1} Harlestone Road chapel, erected in 1899 at a cost of £2450, is of red brick and stone, and affords 400 sittings.

{2} The architect was H Dyer of Northampton. In 1940 it was reported hat besides the chapel seating for 400 in pews there was a schoolroom and five other rooms. It was closed after 1959 and converted for use as offices. A new bay at the south end conceals (or replaces) the original gable façade and main entrance.


<1> Kelly, Directory for Northamptonshire, p. 155 (Directory). SNN105309.

<2> General reference for websites, https://www.myprimitivemethodists.org.uk/; Accessed 19/02/2026 (Website). SNN116607.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Directory: Kelly. Directory for Northamptonshire. p. 155.
  • <2>XY Website: General reference for websites. https://www.myprimitivemethodists.org.uk/; Accessed 19/02/2026. [Mapped feature: #88963 ]

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 7414 6080 (23m by 26m)
Civil Parish NORTHAMPTON
Unitary Authority West Northamptonshire

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Feb 19 2026 12:41PM

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