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Building record TQ 74 SE 268 - United Reformed Church, Chapel Lane, Staplehurst
Summary
Former Congregational Chapel, now United Reformed Church, Staplehurst
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7858 4316 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ74SE |
| Civil Parish | STAPLEHURST, MAIDSTONE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (4)
- UNITED REFORMED CHURCH (From 1972, Modern - 1972 AD (between) to 2020 AD (between))
- CONGREGATIONAL CHAPEL (Rebuilt 1889, Post Medieval - 1889 AD (between) to 1889 AD (between))
- NONCONFORMIST MEETING HOUSE (Replaced in 1825, Post Medieval - 1825 AD to 1825 AD)
- CONGREGATIONAL CHAPEL (Built 1825, Post Medieval - 1825 AD to 1825 AD)
Full Description
Former Congregational Chapel, now United Reformed Church, shown on 1862-75, 1897-1900, 1907-23, 1929-52 and current O/S maps. Church is still in use.
Congregational chapel built in 1825 to replace atimber-framed meeting-ouse was replaced by the present chapel in 1889. The front, of brick and stone, is a crude conglomeration of Gothic details. (1)
<1> Christopher Stell, 2002, An Inventory of Nonconformist Chapels and Meeting Houses in Eastern England (Bibliographic reference). SKE58544.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE58544 Bibliographic reference: Christopher Stell. 2002. An Inventory of Nonconformist Chapels and Meeting Houses in Eastern England.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Feb 13 2026 2:54PM