Underhill Methodist Church

He purchased a house on the island, and alongside Mr George Smith, began to preach from his own residence.

[2] During 1794 Brackenbury aimed to increase members at Tophill, and purchased a house for use as a chapel within Wakeham.

The church cost over £3,200 to build, and was declared open in 1899 for Divine Service on Whit Monday.

[7] With the outbreak of World War II, Portland was a natural target for German aircraft, due to the importance of island's naval base.

The church, still active today as part of the Portland Methodist Circuit, has Revd Christopher Briggs as the current minister.

Underhill Methodist Church
The church stands out prominently as seen from New Ground at Tophill, with Brackenbury House, the former manse, on the left, next to the church.
Brackenbury School, now the Brackenbury Centre, is located next to the church.