Primitive Methodist Chapel, Allington

A house was certified for use by the Primitive Methodists in 1833 and a chapel was built in 1843. The building was rendered with cob walls and patent tile roof and was actually converted from an 18th century cottage. It had a large window in the front wall and a gallery at the north end with a balustrade front. Inside there is a monument to John Young, dated 1818 and his widow, Mary. In 1851 the chapel’s congregations were larger than the church and the 1851 census survey shows 41 attending the chapel in the morning and 46 in the afternoon. By 1864 half of the inhabitants of Allington were Primitive Methodists but they would also attend the church services. This chapel is now a private residence.