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Close Rhennie Chapel, Wesleyan Methodist

Archaeology

A small Wesleyan Methodist chapel which is shown on the 1869 1:2500 scale Ordnance Survey map. The chapel is now closed and in an overgrown, derelict condition. Also known as Close Rhennie or Lhoughdhoo chapel (grid reference SC357959), it began as a "sod" chapel established in 1815; the 1851 Religious Census recorded a rebuilt chapel dating from 1833 with 100 seats, holding services only on alternate weeks. It closed in 1971 and was subsequently used as a farm garage, entered through a demolished section of its east wall, with the front and sides now overgrown with brambles.

Connections

Book Chapters

  • Parish: Ballaugh
  • Sheading: Michael
  • Grid Ref: SC3560095900

Sources

  • Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record
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