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Building record TR 24 SW 106 - Former Baptist Chapel, The Street, Hawkinge
Summary
The first Baptist chapel was built on this site in 1824, but was largely rebuilt in the Gothic style in 1873.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 2160 4016 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR24SW |
| Civil Parish | HAWKINGE, SHEPWAY, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Former Union Chapel(Baptist) is shown on the 1897-1900, 1907-23 and 1929-52 O/S maps. The building was sold and converted into a private residence. The congregation now meets at the local Community Centre.
The first Baptist chapel was built on this site in 1824, but was largely rebuilt in the Gothic style in 1873. It has a gabled front with a short clock turret at one corner and a polygonal apse to the rear. (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 12 2026 1:15PM