Dentdale Chapel, Dent

About

Situated in the beautiful valley of Dentdale, Cumbria yet within the boundary of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, this Grade II building was originally built as a meeting house by the Society of Friends in 1701.

Originally the Society of Friends had built a meeting house in 1701 on this site with adjoining land. After Methodism was reintroduced into the dale in 1803 by Jonathan Kershaw, the Wesleyans used to meet in an old barn, bought for £40 and used for worship. By 1834 this had become in such bad repair as to be unsafe, and they bought for £20 the meeting house and land from the Quakers. Since then this building has been in continuous use, first by the Wesleyans and then, after Union in September 1933, by both Wesleyans and Primitive Methodists. After joining with Deepdale, the combined Society is now named 'Dentdale Methodist Church'.

 

Key Features

Captivating architecture

Enchanting atmosphere

Fascinating churchyard

Social heritage stories

 

Visitor Information

Level access to the main areas

On street parking at church

Parking within 250m

Accessible toilets nearby

Dog friendly

Walkers & cyclists welcome

Space to secure your bike