Historic churches · East of England
Wattisham Strict Baptist Chapel
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Wattisham Strict Baptist Chapel — grade II listed church in Wattisham, Babergh, Suffolk, England, UK.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stowmarket · 8.0 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
Wattisham Strict Baptist Chapel is located in Suffolk, postcode IP7 7LD. The nearest railway station is Stowmarket, which is 8 km away. Entry to the chapel is free.
About
Wattisham Strict Baptist Chapel is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1825. Built in the vernacular architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "grade II listed church in Wattisham, Babergh, Suffolk, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.1299°, 0.9351°.
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Heritage listing
Wattisham Strict Baptist Chapel is a Strict Baptist chapel in the village of Wattisham in Suffolk, England. It was built in 1825 and has been a Grade II listed building since 1980.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Wattisham Strict Baptist Chapel is an independent congregation established in 1763, located in the Suffolk countryside. Visitors can attend traditional worship services, which include Bible readings, prayers, and sermons, fostering a sense of community and spiritual growth.
From the Wikipedia article
Wattisham Strict Baptist Chapel is a Strict Baptist chapel in the village of Wattisham in Suffolk, England. It was built in 1825 and has been a Grade II listed building since 1980.
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Background
History
The congregation was founded in 1763. Its first purpose-built chapel on this site was completed in the 1780s. It was replaced with the current brick building in 1825.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.1299, 0.9351
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Babergh
- Parish
- Wattisham
- Postcode
- IP7 7LD
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Suffolk
- Established
- 1825
- Nearest railway station
- Stowmarket — 8 km
- Opening
- Sunday 10:45 am and 6:30 pm; Wednesday 7:30 pm
- Official site
- www.wattishambaptist.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q2912422 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Wattisham Strict Baptist Chapel (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Wattisham Strict Baptist Chapel - geograph.org.uk - 1246062.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wattisham Strict Baptist Chapel?
- Wattisham Strict Baptist Chapel is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP7 7LD), in the parish of Wattisham.
- What is Wattisham Strict Baptist Chapel?
- Wattisham Strict Baptist Chapel — grade II listed church in Wattisham, Babergh, Suffolk, England, UK.
- How do I get to Wattisham Strict Baptist Chapel?
- The nearest railway station is Stowmarket, about 8.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP7 7LD.
- When was Wattisham Strict Baptist Chapel built?
- Built or established in 1825.
- Is Wattisham Strict Baptist Chapel a listed building?
- Wattisham Strict Baptist Chapel is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Wattisham Strict Baptist Chapel free to visit?
- Yes, Wattisham Strict Baptist Chapel is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wattisham Strict Baptist Chapel?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP7 7LD. It sits within the South Suffolk parliamentary constituency.