Chapels · South West England
Congregational Chapel
In or near Sowton.
Congregational Chapel — chapel in Exeter, Devon, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Topsham · 0.3 km
- Free entry
About
Congregational Chapel is a chapel in South-West England. Built or established in 1839, it dates from the Victorian period. Officially recognised as Grade II listed building. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. The nearest railway station is Topsham, about 0.3 km away.
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Official information
Topsham Museum is located in a historic building overlooking the Exe Estuary and showcases the maritime history of Topsham, including its role as a trade port. The museum features furnished period rooms, exhibits on local wildlife, and memorabilia related to film star Vivien Leigh.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Exe Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Exe Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Congregational Chapel is a Victorian chapel located in South-West England, established in 1839. It is a Grade II listed building, recognised for its architectural significance. The site also holds ecological designations as part of the Exe Estuary SSSI and RAMSAR.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6832, -3.4638
- County
- Devon
- District
- Exeter
- Parish
- Exeter, unparished area
- Postcode
- EX3 0EU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Exmouth and Exeter East
- Established
- 1839
- Nearest railway station
- Topsham — 0.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26518397 (CC0)
- commons: Congregational Chapel.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Congregational Chapel?
- Congregational Chapel is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX3 0EU), in the parish of Exeter, unparished area.
- What is Congregational Chapel?
- Congregational Chapel — chapel in Exeter, Devon, England, UK.
- How do I get to Congregational Chapel?
- The nearest railway station is Topsham, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX3 0EU.
- When was Congregational Chapel built?
- Built or established in 1839.
- Is Congregational Chapel a listed building?
- Congregational Chapel is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Congregational Chapel a protected site?
- Yes — Congregational Chapel is part of the Exe Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Exe Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Congregational Chapel free to visit?
- Yes, Congregational Chapel is free to enter.
- How do I get to Congregational Chapel?
- The nearest railway station is Topsham, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX3 0EU.