Chowbent Chapel, Grade II* listed Unitarian chapel in Atherton, Wigan, England.
The chapel features rustic brickwork, stone quoins, round arched windows, slate roof, and a small bell housed within a cupola at the gable end.
Built in 1721 after dissenters were evicted from their previous chapel, Chowbent Chapel stands as the oldest place of worship in Atherton on land provided by Nathan Mort.
The interior preserves original box pews, a three-tier pulpit, and galleries supported by Doric oak columns, representing traditional Unitarian worship spaces of the period.
The chapel received additional functionality through a two-story extension in 1901, which included a gable pediment and fanlight above the entrance for improved access.
Harry Toulmin, who served as minister at Chowbent Chapel, later became Secretary of State of Kentucky in the United States, marking an international connection.
Location: Wigan
GPS coordinates: 53.52450,-2.48560
Latest update: March 7, 2025 12:11
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