Newchapel is a large hamlet in Surrey, England, that falls under the civil parish of Horne. It lies on the A22 between Godstone and East Grinstead.
| Newchapel | |
|---|---|
 The Blacksmith's Head public house in the hamlet | |
  Newchapel Location within Surrey | |
| Civil parish | |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | LINGFIELD |
| Postcode district | RH7 |
| Dialling code | 01342 |
| Police | Surrey |
| Fire | Surrey |
| Ambulance | South East Coast |
| UK Parliament | |
It is the location of the London England Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). The temple, which was dedicated in 1958, has a visitors' centre and 10 acres (4 ha) of grounds.[1]
The first record of a chapel in the area dates to 1365 when it was granted to Sir Nicholas de Loveyne. A second chapel was built around 1610 on the common, from which the name Newchapel derives. However, both buildings have no standing remains.[2]
The British Wildlife Centre, a zoo and conservation centre for native species, is also located in the hamlet.[3]
The closest villages are Lingfield, Felbridge, Copthorne and Blindley Heath.
References
edit- ^ "London England Temple". Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
- ^ "The origin of Newchapel". Felbridge & District History Group. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
- ^ "The Story of the Centre". British Wildlife Centre. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
External links
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