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Reference no. 1231973


Description: Rishworth Congregational Chapel (formerly listed as Parrock Nook Congregational Church, Oldham Road)

Address: Rishworth Congregational Church Long Causeway Rishworth Sowerby Bridge West Yorkshire

Grade: II

Group detail: Long Causeway, Rishworth

Full description:
Non-conformist chapel, 1832. Dressed stone with stone slate roof. 3 bays to front, symmetrical about entrance which has monolithic jambs and flat lintel surmounted by foliated cartouche lettered "INDEPENDENT UNION CHAPEL" with date. Above this is a round-headed window with marginal glazing, similar to the longer windows to either side. Under the eaves are 3 small rectangular openings, the outer glazed and the central one blind. Gutter brackets. Rear has outshut flanked by 2 round headed windows. 2 small chimneys on left gable. Interior: Retains early C19 fittings with panelled gallery, box pews; panelled pulpit on rostrum, small organ behind.


Last updated: 02/05/2025