Jenkin Chapel

The chapel features a three-stage tower and a two-story nave constructed with local stone materials, resembling a Georgian farmhouse in its architectural style.

Built in 1733 by local farmers at the junction of three ancient trackways used by packhorses transporting salt, the chapel received its tower addition in 1755.

The interior contains original Georgian elements including box pews, an octagonal pulpit, and carved reading desk, preserving its 18th-century religious character.

Regular Evensong services occur at 3 PM on the second and fourth Sundays between Easter and Christmas, with guided visits available through advance arrangements.

The chapel stands isolated on the western slopes of the Pennines, surrounded by a belt of trees on an otherwise bare hillside at coordinates 53.28626, -2.02566.

Location: Rainow

Inception: 1755

Website: http://achurchnearyou.com/saltersford-st-john-the-baptist

GPS coordinates: 53.28626,-2.02566

Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:21