Grade II listed · Bedford

Methodist Chapel

Methodist Chapel is a Grade II listed building in Bedford, first listed on 17 May 1984. It is one of 1,239 Grade II entries among 1,331 listed buildings in Bedford; 56% of Bedford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameMethodist Chapel
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1114143
Date first listed17 May 1984
Local planning authorityBedford
Location52.12093, -0.40447 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1114143

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Methodist Chapel

NameGradeDistance
298, Cople RoadII328 m
314 and 315, Cople RoadII479 m
316,317 and 318, Cople RoadII504 m
Observatory in Grounds of Howard'S HouseII586 m
Monument in Garden of Howard'S HouseII649 m
The Kings Arms Public HouseII660 m
Trinity HouseII662 m
319, the GreenII676 m
Stables to Trinity HouseII682 m
325, Church LaneII693 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Methodist Chapel listed?
Yes. Methodist Chapel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1114143, first listed on 17 May 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Methodist Chapel?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Bedford, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.
Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.