For Sale

1 Church

Slightly used

As the number of Congregationalists in Dewsbury increased, another chapel was needed. The large numbers of people who walked down from Earlsheaton felt they had first claim to a new building, so once again the subscription lists were opened and plans were made.

On 21st January 1861 Mr. J Hogg of Halifax, the architect, invited scaled tenders for the building of the new chapel and school. The foundation stone was laid on 1^st April 1861 by Mr. John Crossley of Halifax who was a friend of Mr. Hogg, and who had recommended him as architect. He was well known in the district for his Christian sympathy and liberality.

For the stone laying, a procession formed at 2.00pm outside Ebenezer and marched up the hill for the ceremony, after which they returned, and between 400 and 500 people sat down to tea.
The estimated cost was £3500 for the chapel and school rooms. The final cost was £6425.15.5d. The chapel would seat 740 people, and the school rooms would take 400 children. It was opened on 24^th September 1862 and was called 'Highfield'.

Note to UPS - I want to buy it and give it back to the church

(Something for you to think about)