Listed Building record MDR12234 - Former Littlemoor Independent Chapel, Victoria Street, Glossop

Former Littlemoor Independent Chapel, Victoria Street, Glossop, built in 1811. The Littlemoor Chapel was opened in 1811. In 1840 a new school was built and was later enlarged in 1852. The Chapel was enlarged in 1845, and an organ was introduced in 1863. In 1881 a new and enlarged school premises was opened as a Day School for 81 pupils. The Chapel eventually closed and is now in use as a Fitness Centre [2009]. (1) From the National Heritage List for England: 'GLOSSOP SK0393NW VICTORIA STREET 921-1/14/33 (East side) 27/01/78 Bodycheck (Formerly Listed as: VICTORIA STREET (East side) Littlemoor Congregational Church) II Church, now gymnasium. 1811, converted C20. By Hadfield. Coursed millstone grit with ashlar dressings and Welsh slate roof. PLAN: rectangular plan with polygonal apse. EXTERIOR: single storey. Moulded cornice. Street front has projecting central section with quoins and open pediment. 3 central round headed window in moulded surrounds flanked by single round headed doorways with double panel doors. Above central Venetian window with margin light glazing and moulded hood, above again small semicircular opening in moulded surround with bracketed sill. Side elevations each have 5 windows to ground and gallery level, all with margin light glazing bar sashes. Rear apse with bellcote finial over semicircular opening. INTERIOR: galleries removed. Listing NGR: SK0342493829.' (2)