Witham United Reformed Church, Witham (EHER 28955)
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Summary
A non-conformist church built in 1840 on the site of a non-conformist meeting house which had been built in 1715. From 1972 the non-conformist church has been in use as a United Reformed Church.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 8199 1442 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WITHAM, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
- UNITED REFORMED CHURCH (Late 20th century to 21st century - 1972 AD (throughout) to 2050 AD (throughout))
- NONCONFORMIST MEETING HOUSE (Early 18th century to Mid 19th century - 1715 AD (between) to 1840 AD? (throughout))
- SUNDAY SCHOOL (Mid 19th century to Modern - 1862 AD (between) to 2050 AD (throughout))
- CONGREGATIONAL CHAPEL (Mid 19th century to Late 20th century - 1840 AD (once between) to 1972 AD (throughout))
- NONCONFORMIST CHURCH (Mid 19th century to Late 20th century - 1840 AD (once between) to 1972 AD (throughout))
Description
March 1985. Grade II listed.
A non-conformist church built in 1840. It is built from red brick with a grey brick pedimented facade, stucco dressings and a grey slate roof. The rear range has grey brick pilasters and dressings. <1>
See photos <2>.
NRHE summary description:
Congregational chapel built in 1840, probably by James Fenton. Red brick with grey brick pedimented facade, stucco dressings and grey slate roof. Rear range has grey brick pilasters and dressings. Two storeys and single storey. It replaced a meeting house built in 1715, which was enlarged twice in the late 18th century. <3>
Sources
- <1> SEX71357 Webpage: Historic England. 2011. National Heritage List for England (NHLE).
- <2> SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 14 frames, 1971, 22/2/1977 and 6/1998.
- <3> SEX75745 Bibliographic reference: Stell, C.. 2002. An Inventory of Nonconformist Chapels and Meeting Houses in Eastern England. p.67.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1490433
- National Monuments Record: TL 81 SW 77