Methodist Chapel, Letcombe Bassett, Wesleyan Methodist

It was founded before 1820. It closed after 1924.

Appears on 1899 map, but not later ones. Closed. More information about this church may be available from Church History, by clicking on the church name above and/or on the place name at the top of this page. If you can help by providing corrections or additional information, then please follow the instructions at the bottom of this page under "Help required". This church has an entry in the Religious Census of 1851.

The Wesleyan Methodist church was formed in the 18th century from religious societies founded by John Wesley and his preachers. It suffered many secessions, but was the largest Nonconformist denomination in the 19th century. In 1932 the Wesleyan Methodists joined with the Primitive Methodists and the United Methodists to form the Methodist Church of Great Britain.

Not known where the registers are held

It was located somewhere in the place at SU370850 (Lat/Lon 51.562621, -1.467639). You can see this on maps provided by:

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