Zion Chapel, Chester, Grade II listed church building in Chester, England
Description
Zion Chapel is a Grade II listed church building constructed of red brick with corner turrets and stone trim details. It sits along Grosvenor Park Road and displays characteristic Victorian church architecture with a clay tile roof.
History
Architect John Douglas designed and built this as a Baptist chapel between 1879 and 1880, incorporating Victorian ecclesiastical design. The building changed denominations in 1980 and again in 2000 to serve a Protestant Evangelical congregation.
Culture
This building has served different faith communities since its opening and continues to host worship and gatherings today. People in the area recognize it as a place where religious traditions and local identity come together.
Practical
The chapel is located within Chester's city area and is reachable by local transport options. Regular services welcome visitors, and the site is generally accessible to those who wish to visit during opening times.
Did you know?
The building contains an undercroft beneath the main worship space that creates multiple levels for various activities. This hidden space reflects how the original design accommodated different uses within a single structure.
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