Dodington old chapel
Dodington Chapel, Bark Hill, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1DJ
This chapel was built in 1717 and replaced an earlier building dating from 1707, where Matthew Henry had preached the first sermon.
The original chapel had been burnt down by Jacobite rioters less than eight years after construction. Both premises were situated in Thomas Yates' garden whose house faced on to Dodington.
It will be possible to inspect the architecture of both the interior and exterior of the chapel and to learn of its varied use until the present day.
A display will detail the chronology of the site and the individuals who worshipped there. After 1824 the building ceased to be a chapel and went through various incarnations including operating as a 19th century school and a wartime dance hall.
Timings & Tours
- Friday 13 September:
- 11.00 - 16.00
- Saturday 14 September:
- 11.00 - 16.00
Location & directions
Dodington Chapel, Bark Hill, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1DJ
- Contact on day:
- Judith Hoyle
- Telephone number:
- +441948664577
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Flat wheelchair access is available at the rear of the building. However it is approached over grass i.e. not paved
