Private Residence - Former Old Bible Christian Chapel, Bere Ferrers in Devon
N 50° 27.126 W 004° 10.191
30U E 416950 N 5589553
An old chapel alongside the River Tavy at Bere Ferrers.
Waymark Code: WM3X9K
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/30/2008
Views: 21
The Bere Ferrers Bible Christian Chapel was dedicated in June 1868. Previously to this, the members of this church met for worship in the kitchen of Bere Barton, a nearby farm.
The Bible Christian Church belonged to the Callington Circuit until 1910, when it joined the Tavistock Circuit and was known as the Methodist Church. In 1920 they purchased a new harmonium to accompany their worship, their harmonium having become inadequate for their needs.
Renovation work was carried out on the chapel in 1922 and again in 1947.
Sadly by 1982 the congregation had dwindled to four. During 1984 the chapel was used by the congregation of the nearby St Andrew's Church whilst renovation was carried out on their premises. The chapel was sold in 1992 and converted to residential use.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 06/01/1868
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Bible Christians(later Methodists)
Street address of Church:
Old Chapel
Bere Ferrers, Devon United Kingdom
PL20 7JL
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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