Baptist Chapel

The Baptist Chapel is a nonconformist chapel located on Stocks Lane in Gamlingay. It was founded in the late 17th century to early 18th century, rebuilt in 1840, extended in 1858, and restored in 1881. The chapel is constructed of red brick and features a hipped slate roof with a moulded wood eaves cornice. The east front, which is mainly from the 18th century except for the porch, has a two-stage design. It includes two hung sashes with glazing bars set in semi-circular headed arches, with window sills that cut into the plat band, suggesting the windows may have been enlarged. At the ground level, there are two horizontal six-pane hung sashes. The modern two-stage porch is inscribed with "Church formed 1670." The north side has three window bays with sixteen-pane hung sashes that contain early glass. At the west end, there are a pair of vestries with a lecture room above, dating from 1858. Inside, the chapel features a 19th-century gallery, seating, and a pulpit with a double staircase. The chapel was founded under the auspices of John Bunyan.