Historic churches · South West England
George's Chapel, Exeter
In or near Exeter.
George's Chapel, Exeter — Grade I listed church in Exeter, Devon, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Exeter Central · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit George's Chapel in Exeter, the nearest railway station is Exeter Central, located 0.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is EX1 1ED, and entry to the chapel is free.
About
George's Chapel, Exeter is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1760. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Owned by J D Wetherspoon. Address: http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q68362875, EX1 1ED. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed church in Exeter, Devon, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.7206°, -3.5300°.
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Heritage listing
George's Chapel or George's Meeting House was built in 1760 (the year of the coronation of George III) as a Presbyterian chapel. It was sold in 1987 and first became an antiques centre before being sold to JD Wetherspoon, who re-opened it as a pub in 2005, preserving many of the original features. It is a grade I listed building.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
George's Meeting House is a former Unitarian chapel built in 1760, now functioning as a pub. Visitors can enjoy a variety of food and drinks in a historic setting that retains its architectural charm.
From the Wikipedia article
George's Chapel or George's Meeting House was built in 1760 (the year of the coronation of George III) as a Presbyterian chapel. It was sold in 1987 and first became an antiques centre before being sold to JD Wetherspoon, who re-opened it as a pub in 2005, preserving many of the original features. It is a grade I listed building.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 50.7206, -3.5300
- County
- Devon
- District
- Exeter
- Parish
- Exeter, unparished area
- Postcode
- EX1 1ED
- Parliamentary constituency
- Exeter
- Phone
- 01392 454250
- Established
- 1760
- Nearest railway station
- Exeter Central — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.jdwetherspoon.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q5535857 (CC0)
- wikipedia: George's Chapel, Exeter (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: George's Meeting House, Exeter - geograph.org.uk - 267126.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is George's Chapel, Exeter?
- George's Chapel, Exeter is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX1 1ED), in the parish of Exeter, unparished area.
- What is George's Chapel, Exeter?
- George's Chapel, Exeter — Grade I listed church in Exeter, Devon, England, UK.
- How do I get to George's Chapel, Exeter?
- The nearest railway station is Exeter Central, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX1 1ED.
- When was George's Chapel, Exeter built?
- Built or established in 1760.
- Who owns George's Chapel, Exeter?
- George's Chapel, Exeter is owned by J D Wetherspoon.
- Is George's Chapel, Exeter a listed building?
- George's Chapel, Exeter is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is George's Chapel, Exeter free to visit?
- Yes, George's Chapel, Exeter is free to enter.
- How do I get to George's Chapel, Exeter?
- The nearest railway station is Exeter Central, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX1 1ED.