Underbank Chapel

SK28NE BRADFIELD STANNINGTON ROAD (north side)

13/96 Underbank Chapel 25/4/69 GV II

Unitarian Chapel. 1742-43, C19 and C20 interior. Coursed, squared sandstone, ashlar dressings, stone slate roof with central lead flat. 6 by 3 bays, symmetrical facades. 2 storeys. Plinth, projecting quoins, C18 panelled doors to bays 2 and 5 in matching ashlar surrounds with plinth blocks, monolithic jambs, deep stone lintels with projecting keystones and cornices. Bays 1 and 6 have a single light window to each floor all in square-faced surrounds with sill blocks, Central 2 bays each have a tall round-headed window in square-faced surrounds with sill blocks, impost blocks and tripartite keystones. Keyed oculus above each door. Moulded eaves cornice forms gutter. Hipped roof with ashlar stack to left of bay 1. Right return: 2-light square-faced mullion window to each bay on each floor, casements with glazing bars, Left return: 2 tall windows inserted, original central openings blocked. Interior: gallery to east end. In 1867 the pulpit was moved from the south wall to the west and original galleries to 3 sides removed. Further alterations in 1921 and 1952,

C. F. Stell, 'Underbank Chapel, Stannington', Archaeological Journal vol 137, 1980 pp455-6

Listing NGR: SK2961788672