Building record 0979100000 - Chapel House, Main Road
Summary
Early nineteenth century former Wesleyan Chapel with early twentieth century Sunday School, now a house.
Protected Status/Designation
- Conservation Area: Buckland Conservation Area (DBC8026)
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Type and Period (3)
- WESLEYAN METHODIST CHAPEL (Built about 1836, 19th Century - 1800 AD to 1899 AD)
- HOUSE (20th Century - 1900 AD to 1999 AD)
- SUNDAY SCHOOL (Built 1907, 20th Century - 1900 AD to 1999 AD)
Description
Former Wesleyan Chapel, registered 1836, but perhaps built a few years earlier. Sunday school added 1907. now a house (B1).
A former non-Conformist Chapel, now converted to a domestic dwelling. Chapel House is prominently position close to the road edge and on the eastern (less developed) side of the main village road. The 19th century brick building is instantly recognisable as an ecclesiastical building with its large lancet window and arched doorway. The building is significant because of its form and also because of its contribution to understanding of the social and spiritual history of the village. A Building of Note within the Conservation Area of Buckland (B2).
Sources (2)
- <1>SBC12553 Bibliographic reference: Christopher Stell (RCHME). 1986. Nonconformist Chapels and Meeting-houses: Buckinghamshire. p7.
- <2>SBC23657 Bibliographic reference: Aylesbury Vale District Council. 2014. Buckland Conservation Area. p33; Appendix II.
Location
| Grid reference | SP 88687 12480 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BUCKLAND, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire |
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Record last edited
Jun 20 2021 1:55PM
