The Methodist movement in Steeple Ashton dates back to 1783 when people met in a labourer’s cottage. By 1797 several houses were licensed for meetings. Prior to the chapel's construction one room of a dwelling house was used exclusively for worship. Eventually the Primitive Methodist Chapel, together with the adjoining cottages was built. The building was fitted out with new seating in 1914 with a capacity of 130.
The latest changes were made in 1991 when the whole building was refurbished and extended to provide a multipurpose room, two meeting rooms, kitchen and toilets including facilities for the disabled. The premises are now used for Worship Services as well as many more diverse activities.
At the co ordinates there is a plaque Primitive Methodist Chapel with a date underneath. This is ABCD. The final location is at :- N 51 18. B(C-D-A)7 W 002 08. (C-D-A)(A+D)7
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