Congregational Chapel

The entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 26 September 2017.

WISBECH CASTLE SQUARE TF 4609 (North Side) 6/18 Congregational Chapel GV II

Congregational chapel built in 1818 (stone plaque in parapet). Local brown brick with rusticated stone quoins and stone cill band and plinth band. Two storeys with symmetrical facade. Three first floor double recessed round-headed brick arches with stone key block and imposts. Hung sash windows similar to Wesleyan chapel, The Crescent, possibly replacements, shaped to round headed arches with margin glazing bars. Two similar windows flank doorway with rusticated stone jambs, deep flat stone arch with cornice and fanned key block. Large rectangular fanlight with margin glazing bars. Modern double doors approached by stone steps. Two storey Sunday School built in 1911, to west with matching details to chapel and rusticated jambs to archway. Interior of chapel has original gallery on three sides with panelled balustrade and slender iron column supports. Fluted and sunk-panelled pilasters flank dais arch with organ in recess. Three two-light ground floor windows with arched glazing bars have early C20 stained glass. NMR (C. Gregory, Wisbech photographic collection), 1982. George Annis, A History of Wisbech Castle, 1977, p.30. Pevsner, Buildings of England, p.502. NMR (C. Stell), Non-Conformist Chapels, p.27, 1976. Craddock and Walker, History of Wisbech, p.392-3, 1848.

Listing NGR: TF4615309610