Enon Chapel, Baptist chapel in Clements Lane, London, Great Britain
The chapel structure measured fifty-nine feet by twelve, containing a worship area above and burial space in the basement separated by wooden floorboards.
The chapel opened in 1822 under minister W. Howse who buried approximately 12,000 bodies in the basement until authorities discovered the situation in 1839.
The reformer George Walker purchased the building in 1847 and transferred all human remains to Norwood Cemetery, marking a shift in London burial practices.
The building later became Clare Market Chapel hosting social gatherings before its demolition, and the site now houses the London School of Economics.
The basement burial conditions caused insects to emerge through floorboards, leading local children to name them 'body bugs' during religious services.
Location: City of Westminster
GPS coordinates: 51.51444,-0.11722
Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:43
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