Former Salem Baptist Chapel

The Former Salem Baptist Chapel is a building constructed between 1843 and 1844, which was later subdivided in 1980. It features an ashlar exterior over brick with a slate roof and is designed in a picturesque Gothic style.

The exterior includes a plinth and a gabled front with three bays. The central window is in the 'Decorated' style, adorned with a crocketed label, while a small rose window with a hoodmould is located at the apex. The outer pointed arched openings consist of three orders of arches supported by slender pilasters, leading to tall panelled doors that exhibit simple Perpendicular-type tracery. Terminal buttresses complete the façade.

Inside, there is a gallery that encircles the four sides, featuring an arcaded panelled front supported by iron columns, although this is now partly obscured by an inserted ceiling. The flat roof is supported by beams on corbel brackets. Original joinery includes arcaded panelled doors, and a carved stone pulpit, which was noted as dismantled in 1983.

Historically, the chapel was built for those who seceded from Bethel Chapel, at a cost of £3,400, with £1,000 donated by Mrs. Gardner. It was intended to seat 2,000 people.