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Strict and Particular Baptist Chapel, Waddesdon

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Strict and Particular Baptist Chapel, Waddesdon — church in Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire, England, UK.

Strict and Particular Baptist Chapel, Waddesdon, historic churches in West Midlands

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Aylesbury Vale Parkway · 3.4 km
  • Free entry

About

Strict and Particular Baptist Chapel, Waddesdon is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.8289°, -0.9085°.

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Heritage listing

The Strict and Particular Baptist Chapel, is a former Strict Baptist chapel in Waddesdon Hill, near the village of Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire, England (grid reference SP 753 150). The chapel is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building, and is under the care of the Friends of Friendless Churches. It is the only nonconformist chapel owned by the Friends.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

The Strict and Particular Baptist Chapel, is a former Strict Baptist chapel in Waddesdon Hill, near the village of Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire, England (grid reference SP 753 150). The chapel is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building, and is under the care of the Friends of Friendless Churches. It is the only nonconformist chapel owned by the Friends.

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Background

History

The chapel was founded in 1792 by Francis Cox. The charity holds its freehold dated 31 December 1986. Since the charity took it over, internal repairs have been carried out; the associated stables were conserved in 2005–06; and conservation work was done to the exterior in 2009–10.

Architecture

The chapel is constructed in colourwashed stone, and it has a tiled roof. At the rear is a brick chimney. On the front of the chapel facing the road is a central porch with a sash window on each side. At the rear there are two similar windows, and two more similar windows on both end walls at a higher level. The extension has a door and two casement windows. Inside the chapel are a gallery, benches and a pulpit, all of which are original, although the pulpit has been moved from its original position. In front of the pulpit is a baptismal pool for full immersion. Also in the chapel is a fireplace, and simple memorials, most of which are painted.

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Coordinates
51.8289, -0.9085
Parish
Waddesdon
Postcode
HP18 0ES
Parliamentary constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire
Nearest railway station
Aylesbury Vale Parkway3.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Strict and Particular Baptist Chapel, Waddesdon?
Strict and Particular Baptist Chapel, Waddesdon is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HP18 0ES), in the parish of Waddesdon.
Is Strict and Particular Baptist Chapel, Waddesdon a listed building?
Strict and Particular Baptist Chapel, Waddesdon is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Strict and Particular Baptist Chapel, Waddesdon a protected site?
Yes — Strict and Particular Baptist Chapel, Waddesdon is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
Is Strict and Particular Baptist Chapel, Waddesdon free to visit?
Yes, Strict and Particular Baptist Chapel, Waddesdon is free to enter.
How do I get to Strict and Particular Baptist Chapel, Waddesdon?
The nearest railway station is Aylesbury Vale Parkway, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HP18 0ES.