United Reformed Church, Barton-upon-Humber facts for kids
Quick facts for kids United Reformed Church, Barton-upon-Humber |
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| Location | Chapel Lane, Barton-upon-Humber, North Lincolnshire, DN18 5PJ, England |
| OS grid reference | TA 03005 22039 |
| Built | 1806 |
| Architectural style(s) | Georgian style |
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Listed Building – Grade II*
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| Designated | 21 September 1966 |
| Reference no. | 1051598 |
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The United Reformed Church in Barton-upon-Humber is a very old building. It was built in the 1800s. This church is a special Grade II* Listed building in North Lincolnshire, England. It is the oldest independent church building still standing in Lincolnshire. It was once known as the Providence Chapel.
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What the Church Looks Like
Building Materials and Roof
The church and its nearby house, called a manse, are made from red brick. These bricks were made right in the local area. The building has two floors and a roof shaped like a triangle, called a gabled roof. The roof is covered with two types of tiles: Welsh slate and pantiles.
Front of the Building
On the front of the church, there is a round sign. It says 'Providence Chapel 1806'. Above this, the words 'United Reformed Church' are painted. A flat-roofed entrance area was added to the front between 1859 and 1864.
Inside the Church
The inside of the church has fancy plaster decorations. It also has almost all of its original box pews. These are like small, enclosed seating areas. This makes it the oldest independent chapel in Lincolnshire with its first seats still there.
History of the Church
When it was Built and Used
The United Reformed Church was built in the year 1806. It served as a place of worship for many years. The church closed its doors around 1993.
