Congregational Church, Bocking (EHER 27921)

The Congregational Chapel at Bocking stands on the site of a chapel originally built at the start of the 18th century for one of the earliest congregations of dissenters in the country. It is unclear whether the original building was totally rebuilt at the start of the 19th century, or if it was enlarged.

A purpose-built Nonconformist meeting house was built in 1701 at Bocking End. This was demolished in 1808 and replaced by the present Congregational Church. <1 See also <2>. NRHE data transfer: Congregational chapel at Bocking End. An early 19th century buff gault brick building. Originally built in 1707 for one of the earliest congregations of dissenters in the country, it was enlarged in 1818 when the present building was erected. Two storeys. Five window range, 20th century fixed lights with semi-circular heads. Two doorways are set in semi-circular arched recesses. Small wings extend at the north and south ends, each with a doorway and a semi-circular window above. Roof slate, hipped, with an octagonal glazed lantern with glazing bars and a slate roof. <3>