History

A place of worship has existed on the spot of the current chapel since 1801 - possibly before. The Church that has gathered here has always been independent, and for most of its history, Baptist. The Chapel first built here was built, not for a Church but as a 'preaching place' for a minister called William Burch. In 1863 Burch died and the Chapel closed, but two years later a man who wanted to see the Chapel reopened bought it for £85 and called 'Eli Page' to be the Pastor. 

Interestingly, the Chapel's long-term history mirrors something of its recent history. On 28th September 2025 the Church closed in order for a new work there to be started led by Gavin Peacock - Pastor of Bethersden Baptist Church in Kent. Gavin is an ex-professional football player and BBC's Match of the Day pundit, turned Pastor. He - along with his elders and the Church at Bethersden - will be assisting in 're-planting' the work at Mayfield, supported by the Grace Baptist Partnership.