Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Staverton

The first non conformist meeting house was recorded in Staverton in 1791 run by Peter Collier and a second was established at the home of William Hibbard. James Bull established the Wesleyan Methodists who grew in popularity through the 19th century and a Methodist Chapel was built in 1824 which could seat 100 worshippers. The building was rectangular, built of ashlar with a slated roof and had pointed windows and door. From 1867 baptisms were allowed to take place there and 59 took place between 1872 and 1983. Running repairs cost £65 in 1884 and much of this money was raised locally. The Sunday school had a healthy attendance and regularly held outings and other social events, including entries in local carnivals and parades. While the attendance was good in the first half of the 20th century it dwindled in the latter half. The Sunday school finished in 1984 and the chapel closed in 1985 after the last service was held in July of that year. The building was then sold to Nestlé who used it to store their archives and it has since been put up for sale.