Alderley Edge Methodist Church facts for kids
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Alderley Edge Methodist Church
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| OS grid reference | SJ 845 782 |
| Location | Chapel Road, Alderley Edge, Cheshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Methodist Church of Great Britain |
| Membership | 95 (2013) |
| Weekly attendance | 65 (2013) |
| Website | Alderley Edge Methodist Church |
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| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Designated | 6 July 1984 |
| Architect(s) | Hayley and Sons |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
| Completed | 1863 |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Sandstone, slate roofs |
| Administration | |
| Circuit | Alderley Edge and Knutsford |
| District | Manchester and Stockport |
Alderley Edge Methodist Church is a special building located in Chapel Road, Alderley Edge, Cheshire, England. It is an active Methodist church, meaning it is still used for worship and community activities today.
The church and its connected hall are important buildings. They are officially listed as a Grade II building on the National Heritage List for England. This means they are protected because of their historical or architectural value.
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History of the Church
The Alderley Edge Methodist Church and its hall were built a long time ago, in 1863. They were designed by a company called Hayley and Sons.
The inside of the church was updated in the mid-1990s. This helped to make it more modern and useful for the people who use it.
What the Church Looks Like
The church buildings are made from sandstone, which is a strong, natural stone. Their roofs are covered with slate, a type of rock that is good for roofing.
Church Design
The church has a main open area called a nave. On each side of the nave, there are two smaller rooms called side chapels. At the back, on the southwest side, there is a tall tower with a pointed top.
The front of the church, which faces the road, looks like it has two floors. Both of these "floors" have a large window with four sections. The top window is sharply pointed, giving it a classic church look.
The Tower and Windows
The church tower has three main parts. On its side, there is a porch where people can enter. The very top of the tower has a special pointed roof called a broach spire. This spire has small windows called lucarnes.
The windows in the church are mostly tall and narrow, known as lancets. The openings for the bells have two sections with louvres, which are angled slats that let sound out but keep rain away. Along the sides of the church, there are three windows, each with two sections and a pointed top called a gable.
Inside the Church
Inside the church, there is a gallery at the back, which is like a balcony. The pulpit, where the minister speaks, and the lectern, where readings are given, are both made from a type of wood called pitch-pine.
The church also has a large organ, which is a musical instrument. This organ was built in 1881 by A. Young and Sons. It was later fixed up and improved by Charles A. Smethurst.
See also
- Listed buildings in Alderley Edge
- St Philip's Church, Alderley Edge
