Old Methodist Chapel - Altarnun, Cornwall
N 50° 36.228 W 004° 30.679
30U E 393053 N 5606857
This private house was originally the Methodist chapel in Altarnun.
Waymark Code: WM4X4T
Location: South West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/08/2008
Views: 9
In amongst the houses of Altarnun stands the former Methodist chapel which is now a private house. It was built in 1795 and enlarge in 1836. Over the door is the carved head of John Wesley produced by Altarnun's most famous son, Neville Northey Burnard. He was born in 1818 in Altarnun and had an illustrious career as a sculptor which resulted in his work being exhibited in the Royal Academy. The building remained in use as a chapel until it was superceded by the present chapel in 1859.
Active church?: No
Year Built: 1795
Service times:
No longer a church.
Website: [Web Link]
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