Somercotes Private Chapel

Samuel Horton was a Captain in the Merchant Navy, he arrived in Van Diemen's Land on board the Calcutta in 1823.

Horton was granted 1000 acres near Ross by Governor Sorell.

The following is from Somercotes History website:

Captain Horton was a recognised philanthropist and benefactor who became actively involved in both church and community affairs. He was a devout Methodist and in the years before a chapel was erected in Ross, made rooms available at Somercotes for church services.

See also Horton College No. 898