Building record MLI87565 - Methodist Chapel and Sunday School, West Street, Alford
Summary
Methodist Chapel and Sunday School, West Street, Alford.
Type and Period (3)
- METHODIST CHAPEL (Post Medieval to Late 20th Century - 1864 AD to 1986 AD)
- SUNDAY SCHOOL (Post Medieval to Modern - 1841 AD? to 2050 AD)
- SHOP (Late 20th Century to 21st Century - 1987 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
Methodist Chapel and Sunday School. Built in 1864 by B. Botterill of Hull. Constructed in yellow Farlesthorpe brick with ashlar dressings and slate roofs. For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. {1}
The chapel opened on Good Friday in 1865. It was built on the site of a smaller chapel which had become too small to accommodate all of the Sunday School pupils. The Chapel is a large Gothic building with an inscription from the former chapel; 'Bethwell Pupil 1841'. {2}{3}{4}
Additional reference. {5}
In 1987 the chapel was sold and converted into a shop. {6}
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SLI9629 Index: Department of the Environment. 1986. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 5/46; 6/46 (004.055; 064).
- <2> SLI9202 Bibliographic Reference: Christopher Stell. 2002. Inventory of Nonconformist Chapels and Meeting Houses in Eastern England. Page 195.
- <3> SLI10025 Bibliographic Reference: Cooke, S. M. and Crome, P. E.. 1998. Alford Town. Page 34.
- <4> SLI3566 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-06. 25 Inch County Series Map - Second Edition. 1:2500. 66/2.
- <5> SLI12162 Report: QuBE Planning Ltd.. 2008. Alford Conservation Area Appraisal. Section 6.1.
- <6> SLI14407 Bibliographic Reference: Shepherdson, C.. 2010. A List and Brief Details of Chapels in the East Lincolnshire Circuit, Past and Present. p.2.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 45298 76003 (42m by 44m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ALFORD, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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