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View this post on Instagram Loughwood Meeting House was built in 1653, and is one of the oldest Baptist churches in the country. Established when practicing non-conformity was still dangerous in England, worshippers often faced threats and intimidation. The property is now in the care of the National Trust, and is still used by local Baptists for services twice a year. #WeAreDevon #localhistory #churchhistory #devonchurches #englishchurches A post shared by Devon County Council (@devoncountycouncil) on Oct 12, 2017 at 4:14am PDT
Loughwood Meeting House was built in 1653, and is one of the oldest Baptist churches in the country. Established when practicing non-conformity was still dangerous in England, worshippers often faced threats and intimidation. The property is now in the care of the National Trust, and is still used by local Baptists for services twice a year. #WeAreDevon #localhistory #churchhistory #devonchurches #englishchurches
A post shared by Devon County Council (@devoncountycouncil) on Oct 12, 2017 at 4:14am PDT