Monument record 2598/29 - Congregational Chapel, Beeston Brow

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Summary

A former Congregational Chapel built in the Gothic style, with a corner turret and spire, by W Williamson of Manchester in 1868. Only the eastern end of the building, which includes the turret and spire, survives.

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Full Description

<1> Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England (RCHME), 1994, An Inventory of Non-Conformist Chapels and Meeting Houses in the North of England, Cheshire Number 12 (Book). SCH4548.

Former Congregational Chapel and/or Church in the Gothic style with corner turret and spire. Built by W. Williamson of Manchester in 1868.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1871-1882, Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire, SJ9377, 1873 (Maps and Plans). SCH2462.

This map depicts a large buttressed building. Labelled "Independent Chapel".

<3> Ordnance Survey, 1896-1898, Ordnance Survey First Revision County Series (Epoch 2) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire, SJ9377, 1898 (Maps and Plans). SCH3848.

This map depicts a large buttressed building. Labelled "Congregational Church".

<4> The GeoInformation Group, 2005, 1940s RAF Aerial Photographs from Operation Review (Aerial Photograph). SCH4608.

The chapel building, it spire visible as a shadow, are clearly visible on this aerial photograph.

<5> National Remote Sensing Centre Ltd, 1992-3, National Remote Sensing Centre County Survey (1992-1993), Film 177/92 no.254, 31/10/1992 (Aerial Photograph). SCH5297.

Only the eastern third of the chapel building is still extant.

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> Book: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England (RCHME). 1994. An Inventory of Non-Conformist Chapels and Meeting Houses in the North of England. Cheshire Number 12.
  • <2>XY Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1871-1882. Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire. 25 inches to 1 mile. SJ9377, 1873. [Mapped features: #26034 SJ9377, 1873; #53794 SJ9377, 1873]
  • <3> Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1896-1898. Ordnance Survey First Revision County Series (Epoch 2) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire. 25 in to 1 mile (1:2500). SJ9377, 1898.
  • <4> Aerial Photograph: The GeoInformation Group. 2005. 1940s RAF Aerial Photographs from Operation Review. N/A. Pre 1974 Cheshire.
  • <5> Aerial Photograph: National Remote Sensing Centre Ltd. 1992-3. National Remote Sensing Centre County Survey (1992-1993). N/A. Old Cheshire. Film 177/92 no.254, 31/10/1992.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 935 779 (34m by 31m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SJ97NW
Civil Parish BOLLINGTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County BOLLINGTON, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE

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Record last edited

Apr 19 2024 11:59AM