Building record 0978800000 - The Old Chapel, Chapel Lane

Summary

Nineteenth century former Wesleyan chapel, now a house.

Protected Status/Designation

  • Conservation Area: Akeley Conservation Area (DBC8012)

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Type and Period (2)

  • WESLEYAN METHODIST CHAPEL (Dated 1829, 19th Century - 1800 AD to 1899 AD)
  • HOUSE (20th Century - 1900 AD to 1999 AD)

Description

Wesleyan chapel, dated 1829 (B1).
19th century Methodist Chapel with white painted render and slate roof. Arched window and door to front elevation. The Rear building, Chapel Cottage, is brick built with diaper work decoration. The Old Chapel and cottages are clearly visible in views along Chapel Lane, and from the junction with Main Street. They are also visible from the area of open space to the east of Chapel Lane. This is a local building of note within the Conservation Area of Akeley (B2).

Sources (2)

  • <1>SBC12553 Bibliographic reference: Christopher Stell (RCHME). 1986. Nonconformist Chapels and Meeting-houses: Buckinghamshire.
  • <2>SBC23088 Bibliographic reference: Aylesbury Vale District Council. 2007. Akeley Conservation Area.

Location

Grid reference SP 70917 37799 (point)
Civil Parish AKELEY, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire

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Record last edited

Jun 20 2021 1:54PM

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