Strict and Particular Baptist Chapel, Waddesdon

Strict and Particular Baptist Chapel, Waddesdon
Strict and Particular Baptist Chapel, Waddesdon, from the rear Strict and Particular Baptist Chapel, Waddesdon, from the rear
Strict and Particular Baptist Chapel, Waddesdon Location in Buckinghamshire
OS grid reference	SP 753 150
Location	Waddesdon Hill, Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire
Country	England
Denomination	Baptist
Website	Friends of Friendless Churches
Architecture
Functional status	Redundant
Heritage designation	Grade II
Designated	21 December 1967
Architectural type	Chapel
Groundbreaking	1792
Completed	19th century
Closed	1976
Specifications
Materials	Colourwashed stone, tiled roof

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.

History

The chapel was founded in 1792 by Francis Cox. A porch on the front of the chapel and an extension on the right side were added in the 19th century. It continued in use until it closed in 1976. It then came under the care of the charity the Friends of Friendless Churches. 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.