Listed Building record MDO9419 - Former Methodist Church, Tolpuddle

A Methodist Chapel built in 1818 (Local Methodist Society Records) and later altered and used as a store. It is situated to the east of Martyrs' Cottages. The building is constructed of cob on a brick plinth, with a double Roman tile roof. It is two bays in length, one-storey in height with an inserted loft, and stands with its gable end facing the road. Five of the six Tolpuddle Martyrs were Methodists, and it is presumed that they worshipped in this building.

Former Methodist Chapel. Now Stone. Fine of the six Tolpuddle Marty's were Methodists, and it is presumed that they worshipped in this building. See list for description. <2>

<1> Ordnance Survey, 1:2500 scale, 1981 (Map). SWX1197.

(SY 7977 9436) Methodist Chapel [NAT]

<2> Department of the Environment, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: amendment, 04-JUL-1989 (Scheduling record). SDO20174.

<3> Robinson, David M, 1999, A Report on the Former Methodist Chapel at Tolpuddle, Dorset (Unpublished document). SDO16430.

<4> Historic England, Historic England Archive, BF106209 (Index). SDO14738.

FORMER METHODIST CHAPEL, DORCHESTER ROAD, TOLPUDDLE

<5> National Record of the Historic Environment, 977407 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

Record last edited

Sep 27 2023 11:23AM