In October 1695 the dwelling house of John Arnald was certified for non-conformist, possibly Presbyterian, worship. In April 1699 the dwelling house of Jonathan Rashleigh was also certified for Presbyterian worship.
Non-denominational preaching was carried out in a dwelling house belonging to Joseph Phelps of Marlborough, certified in April 1837. Nine years later, in January 1846, a house in the occupation of James Liddiard was certified, the application for certification being supported by Joseph Phelps. By April 1847 when certification was granted for a 'building lately erected on a piece of ground belonging to Joseph Phelps' a chapel was in place. The 1851 census showed that at the morning service the congregation numbered 12 and at the evening service there were 50 attendees.
A Meeting House Certificate was also granted, in March 1852, in respect of premises belonging to a William Chun.