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Independent Chapel

Independent Chapel — a memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Chesterfield - United Reformed Church - geograph.org.uk - 1283370

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Typical visit
15 min–45 min

About

Independent Chapel is a memorial located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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From the Wikipedia article

In Welsh and English church history, Independents were a Puritan group who advocated local congregational control of religious and church matters, without any wider geographical hierarchy, either ecclesiastical or political. They were particularly prominent during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms as well under the Commonwealth and Protectorate. The New Model Army became the champion of Independent religious views and its members helped carry out Pride's Purge in December 1648. Unlike their Presbyterian allies, Independents rejected any state role in religious practice, including the Church of England, and advocated freedom of religion for most non-Catholics. Their religious views led some to back radical political groups such as the Levellers, who supported concepts like Republicanism, universal suffrage and joint ownership of property. The Independents later became known as the Congregationalists, who are part of the wider Reformed tradition of Christianity.

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Coordinates
53.2365, -1.4303

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Where is Independent Chapel?
Independent Chapel is in East Midlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 53.2365°, -1.4303°.