Thorverton : Baptist Church
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Thorverton : Baptist Church
Image: © Lewis Clarke Taken: 21 Jun 2015
There is a Baptist church on Berrysbridge Road built in 1832 by the Baptists that lived in Thorverton, with John Hockin preaching the first sermons. They began with steep standards. In 1833, Mary Squire had her membership revoked due to her 'improper walk and conduct'. Another, Mrs Harris, for 'unchristian spirit' in 1837. A Roman Catholic Chapel was located in the hamlet of Raddon, but by 1850 this had become part of a farmhouse called Chapel St. Martin.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.807704
Longitude
-3.528909