Unitarian Chapel

The Unitarian Chapel, built in 1694, is a significant architectural structure located on Saltergate. It features roughcast render over coursed stone, which is exposed on the north and east sides, with stone dressings. The main facade, facing south, is divided into a 1-3-1-1 bay arrangement, with the wide central bay slightly advanced and topped by a stone-coped pediment. The chapel has a hipped stone slab roof and is a single storey in height. Each window is adorned with stone mullions and transoms, painted stone architraves, and leaded lights. The pediment includes a round window, frieze, and cornice. The central entrance has a segmental pediment with a panel in the frieze and another in a rusticated surround above it. The western end facade, which faces Elder Way, consists of two storeys with two windows on each level, each containing two lights without transoms. The chapel is recognized for its architectural interest, quality, early date, and historical significance, qualifying it for a Grade II* listing. The interior has been modernized, except for the gallery. The churchyard contains headstones, and part of it was being cleared in 1975. The churchyard is enclosed by walls and is connected to the entrance block to the north, with gates and piers located on the west side facing Elder Way.