Newchapel, Surrey Explained

Country:England
Coordinates:51.1642°N -0.051°W
Official Name:Newchapel
Static Image:File:Blacksmith's Head, Newchapel, Surrey - geograph.org.uk - 1931375.jpg
Static Image Caption:The Blacksmith's Head public house in the hamlet
Map Type:Surrey
Label Position:left
Civil Parish:Horne
Shire District:Tandridge
Shire County:Surrey
Region:South East England
Constituency Westminster:East Surrey
Post Town:LINGFIELD
Postcode District:RH7
Postcode Area:RH
Dial Code:01342

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.

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 10acres 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.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: London England Temple. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 5 July 2023.
  2. Web site: The origin of Newchapel. Felbridge & District History Group. 5 July 2023.
  3. Web site: The Story of the Centre. British Wildlife Centre. 5 July 2023.