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Wesleyan Methodist Chapel (former), 48 The Hill, Wheathampstead now The Old Chapel
A small former Wesleyan Methodist chapel on the hill leading out of Wheathampstead towards Sandridge. This locally listed building has been converted into offices.
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United Church (Methodist/URC) (former), Brewhouse Hill, Wheathampstead
Disused from 2012 and subject to failed planning applications to replace it with a hall, church and housing it stood stripped just south of the village centre. It was built in 1876. In April 2022 it was being converted into a gym, windows have been repaired and the inside contains exercise equipment. The gym opened in September 2022 (see latest images at end of post).
April 2015
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April 2022
October 2022
St Thomas More, Wheathampstead (Roman Catholic)
A simple church of 1971 by Lanner of Wakefield, replacing a church of 1938.
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St Helen, Wheathampstead
Unusual for Hertfordshire in having a lead spire and a cruciform plan. Its sits in a large churchyard right in the middle of this large village between Welwyn Garden City and Harpenden. There is a 13th century chancel and tower. The 14th century added the transepts in their present form and aisles. it was restored in 1863-66 by Edward Browning.
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Hertfordshire Churches in photographs 