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Church of St Peter, Littlebury Green (also known as the Tin Tabernacle) (EHER 82856)

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Summary

A ‘Tin Tabernacle’ church, built in 1885. It was supplied in kit form by C Kent of Euston Road, London with corrugated iron elements supplied by Frederick Braby and Co under the brand name Sun Brand, and still retains many original interior features. It has some 21st century alterations.

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Location

Grid reference TL 4902 3848 (point)
Civil Parish LITTLEBURY, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

Description

November 2025. Grade II listed. A ‘Tin Tabernacle’ church, built in 1885. It was supplied in kit form by C Kent of Euston Road, London with corrugated iron elements supplied by Frederick Braby and Co under the brand name Sun Brand, and still retains many original interior features. It is built from corrugated iron with a timber frame, on a brick base, with pine interior fixtures. The building was constructed over a six month period and the official opening of the chapel took place on St Peter’s Day, Monday 29 June 1885. The church building is still in use for worship as well as a community space, at the time of survey (2025). A few changes were made in the early 21st century. <1>

Sources

  • <1> Webpage: Historic England. 2011. National Heritage List for England (NHLE).

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