Bethel Strict Baptist Chapel, Robertsbridge

Bethel Strict Baptist Chapel is a church building in Robertsbridge built in the local vernacular style typical of East Sussex construction. The structure was constructed using traditional regional materials and building methods, and is now protected as a Grade II listed building.

The chapel was founded in 1843 as part of the Nonconformist religious movement in the region. It became a focal point for Protestant dissent in 19th-century East Sussex when various groups established their own places of worship.

The chapel served as a gathering place for Strict Baptist believers from across the area who came together for worship and fellowship. It represented an important alternative to the parish church for people seeking a different form of Protestant faith.

The chapel is located on High Street in Robertsbridge and is easy to find on foot in the village center. The building was converted to residential use after it closed as a place of worship, so visitors can only view it from the outside.

Under the leadership of pastor George Stedman in the late 19th century, the chapel became affiliated with the Gospel Standard Baptist movement. This gave it a distinctive theological identity that set it apart from other congregations in the area.

Location: Salehurst and Robertsbridge

Inception: January 17, 1843

Architectural style: vernacular architecture

GPS coordinates: 50.98610,0.47480

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:23