Tutchin, Robert, founder of Newport Congregational Church

Robert Tutchin, founder of Newport Congregational Church plaque

A modern building in Lugley Street, Newport carries a plaque to Robert Tutchin, founder of Newport Congregational Church. The plaque reads:

NEARBY LIVED
REV ROBERT TUTCHIN
VICAR OF NEWPORT
MAY 1654 - EJECTED AUGUST 1662
SO WELL BELOVED BY THE PEOPLE HE CONTINUED TO
MINISTER TILL
HIS DEATH IN 1671

FOUNDER OF NEWPORT
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

Robert Tutchin, plaque on Lugley Street building