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Historic churches · South East England

Billingshurst Unitarian Chapel

In or near Slinfold.

Free admission5.0 · 5 Google reviews

Billingshurst Unitarian Chapel — church in Billingshurst, UK.

Billingshurst Unitarian Chapel, historic churches in West Sussex

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Billingshurst · 0.8 km
  • Free entry

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Billingshurst Unitarian Chapel, the nearest railway station is Billingshurst, located 0.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is RH14 9QS, and entry is free.

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About

Billingshurst Unitarian Chapel is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Built in the Georgian architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Billingshurst, UK". Coordinates: 51.0218°, -0.4530°.

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Heritage listing

Billingshurst Unitarian Chapel is a place of worship in Billingshurst in the English county of West Sussex. The cottage-like building was erected in 1754 for General Baptists, hence its original name of the Billingshurst General Baptist Chapel, but the congregation moved towards Unitarian beliefs in the 19th century, and still maintain these. It is a member of General Assembly of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches, the umbrella body for British Unitarians. The chapel, also known as the Billingshurst Unitarian and Free Christian Church, is one of the oldest Nonconformist places of worship in the district of Horsham—an area in which such Christian beliefs have a long and successful history; furthermore, there are few older chapels of this type anywhere in southeast England.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Billingshurst Unitarian Chapel is a place of worship in Billingshurst in the English county of West Sussex. The cottage-like building was erected in 1754 for General Baptists, hence its original name of the Billingshurst General Baptist Chapel, but the congregation moved towards Unitarian beliefs in the 19th century, and still maintain these. It is a member of General Assembly of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches, the umbrella body for British Unitarians. The chapel, also known as the Billingshurst Unitarian and Free Christian Church, is one of the oldest Nonconformist places of worship in the district of Horsham—an area in which such Christian beliefs have a long and successful history; furthermore, there are few older chapels of this type anywhere in southeast England. English Heritage has listed the chapel at Grade II for its architectural and historical importance.

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Background

Architecture

Billingshurst Unitarian Chapel is a simple Georgian Vernacular in Lewes, East Sussex. The walls are of glazed grey and red brickwork laid in a Flemish bond pattern, and the roof is laid with tiles. while "quietly hidden" behind iron fencing and hedges on the west side is the Unitarian Chapel. original pews including two carved with , A brick-built ground-floor extension dates from 1825, when rooms were built on the west side to house a baptistery and vestries. The chapel was described in these terms by a 19th-century writer:

Description

Billingshurst Unitarian Chapel was listed at Grade II by English Heritage on 22 September 1959; As of February 2001, there were 1,628 Grade II listed buildings, and 1,726 listed buildings of all grades, in the district of Horsham. The chapel is a member of the General Assembly of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches, the umbrella organisation for British Unitarians. In 2012 the congregation set up "Evershed Arts", using the Old Library Room as an artspace to promote artistic expression in the local area.Between September 2014 and January 2015, the building was renovated, partly funded through English Heritage Lottery funding and partly through the fund raising efforts of the congregation.…

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Coordinates
51.0218, -0.4530
County
West Sussex
District
Horsham
Parish
Billingshurst
Postcode
RH14 9QS
Parliamentary constituency
Horsham
Established
1754
Nearest railway station
Billingshurst0.8 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Billingshurst Unitarian Chapel?
Billingshurst Unitarian Chapel is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RH14 9QS), in the parish of Billingshurst.
What is Billingshurst Unitarian Chapel?
Billingshurst Unitarian Chapel — church in Billingshurst, UK.
How do I get to Billingshurst Unitarian Chapel?
The nearest railway station is Billingshurst, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode RH14 9QS.
When was Billingshurst Unitarian Chapel built?
Built or established in 1754.
Is Billingshurst Unitarian Chapel a listed building?
Billingshurst Unitarian Chapel is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Billingshurst Unitarian Chapel free to visit?
Yes, Billingshurst Unitarian Chapel is free to enter.
How do I get to Billingshurst Unitarian Chapel?
The nearest railway station is Billingshurst, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RH14 9QS.