Building record 0636500000 - Wesleyan chapel, Bishopstone

Bishopstone Wesleyan Methodist chapel. Mentioned by Sheahan 'The hamlet of Bishopstone - Here is a Wesleyan chapel - a neat erection in about the centre of the hamlet' (B1).
VCH mentions Wesleyan chapel but gives incorrect founding date (B2), unless it was replaced by a later building. Kelly's directory of 1847 notes existence of chapel but may refer to the chapel-of-ease, later to become St John's church, Bishopstone. Chapel closed 1997, report of burial ground there and site to be sold in due course (B3).
19th century rubble stone former Methodist Chapel with brick extensions to rear. Now converted to dwelling. Positioned slightly back from the road behind a brick wall. Two storey with gabled slate roof. The building retains its ecclesiastical characteristics with lancet windows to road elevation and gable elevations. Key feature is the rubblestone walls with stressed stones to quoins and window surrounds. An attractive example of a 19th century chapel and also locally important for its role as a former focus of religious activity within the village. A local note building within the conservation area of Bishopstone (B4).