English Reformation From 1769, the congregation went to the presbytery next to the church, where Catholic Mass was celebrated in secret in a chapel.

According to Historic England, it "is a very rare survivor of a house," and a Grade II listed building.

The Catholic community was supported by the Brooke family, the descendents of Robert Broke.

However, by 1851, attendance for Sunday Mass was closer to 500, so a larger church needed to be built.

In September 1882, Missionaries of the Sacred Heart moved into the house and served the church.