Bollington Methodist Church facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bollington Methodist Church |
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| OS grid reference | SJ 931 779 |
| Location | Wellington Road, Bollington, Cheshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Methodist |
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| Functional status | Preserved |
| Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Designated | 9 December 1983 |
| Architect(s) | William Waddington |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
| Completed | 1886 |
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| Materials | Sandstone, slate roof |
Bollington Methodist Church is a historic building found in Wellington Road, Bollington, Cheshire, England. It is a special building because it is listed as a Grade II building on the National Heritage List for England. This means it is an important building that should be protected because of its history and unique design.
History of Bollington Methodist Church
The church was built in 1886. A famous architect named William Waddington from Manchester designed it. In 1959, some changes were made inside the church building.
People stopped using the church for worship in 2012. The building was then sold. In 2016, the bottom floor of the church was turned into a place for childcare.
Architecture of Bollington Methodist Church
The church is built from light brown sandstone blocks. Its roof is made of dark grey slate tiles from Wales. The building's style looks like churches from the 1200s. This style is known as Gothic Revival.
The main part of the church is called the nave. It has five sections. There is also a tall, pointed tower, known as a steeple, on the southwest side. The church faces mostly north and south.
The main entrance is on the south side. You walk up four steps to reach two tall, narrow doorways. Above these doors is a large window with four sections. It has fancy stone patterns called tracery. There are also two more tall, narrow windows on either side.
The tower has six sides and four levels. The top level has openings for bells, which are covered by wooden slats called louvres. A pointed roof, called a broach spire, sits on top of the tower. Along the sides of the church, you can see tall, narrow windows. These windows have stone bars, called mullions and transoms, that divide them. Inside the church, there is a balcony on the south side. Some of the windows in the church have beautiful stained glass.
See also
- Listed buildings in Bollington
