NHER 13791 (Building record) - Baptist Church

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Summary

This chapel was built in 1859 or 1849 in Classical style with a galleried interior. It backs onto an older chapel of 1783 that was heightened in the 19th century. There is a burial ground to the rear.

Protected Status/Designation

Listed Building (II) 1342683: BAPTIST CHURCH

Location

Map sheet	TF91SE
Civil Parish	DEREHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

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March 2004. Visit.
Chapel of 1859 or perhaps 1849, Classical style with galleried interior, backs onto older chapel of 1783 heightened in 19th century. Graveyard to rear.
See (S1).
E. Rose (NLA), 1 March 2004.

May 2008.
Proposed alterations to front entrance doors to provide disabled access.
See (S2) for more information
H White (NLA) 21 November 2008

Chapel built in 1784 this first chapel was later converted into a Sunday school when in 1859 when a new chapel was built in front. The present chapel has a rendered pediment front of three bays and pilasters. There are also two tiers of round-arched windows.
Information from (S1).
M. Langham-Lopez (HES), 4 October 2012.

Associated Sources (9)

--- SNF49789 Aerial Photograph: Edwards, D.A. (NLA). 1995. TF 9813ACK - ACL.
--- SNF49959 Illustration: Finds Illustrations.
--- SNF7576 Monograph: Pevsner, N and Wilson, B. 1999. Norfolk 2: North-West and South. The Buildings of England. 2nd Edition. p 286.
--- SNF83506 Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 2011. Major revamp for church. 28 December.
--- SNF84027 Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 2012. New era for church in the heart of town. 30 May.
--- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
<S1> SNF53131 Unpublished Document: Rose, E.. 2004. Building Report.. Building Report.
<S2> SNF54394 Designation: Listed Building Consent.
<S3> SNF70115 Monograph: Stell, C. 2002. Nonconformist Chapels and Meeting-houses in Eastern England. p 238.

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Record last edited

Apr 25 2016 11:35AM