The present chapel was built in 1873 on the site of a predecessor which had opened some years before—possibly as early as the late 18th century.

The simple Vernacular-style building remains in use as a Baptist chapel, though the association to the Gospel Standard has now relinquished.

East Sussex was a hotbed of Protestant Nonconformity from the 17th century, and a form of Calvinist doctrine "explicitly rooted in 16th-century puritanism" was particularly significant in the county.

[2] The village of Mayfield was unusual for its "strong Roman Catholic atmosphere":[3] Catholicism "was all but extinct" in East Sussex by 1780,[4] and the few adherents "were viewed with suspicion and were carefully watched".

A local man who wished to see the chapel reopened bought it for £85 and called Eli Page to the ministry.

The Authorised Version of the Bible is still used, and Reformed, Calvinistic theology continues to be the theme of the preaching, but association to the Gospel Standard is very much rejected by the membership.

However in recent years the Church congregation has grown, and now regularly seats 25-35 in the morning and evening services respectfully.

The Church continues to affirm its Strict Baptist roots by practicing closed communion, whereby those who wish to take part must be Baptised believers.