Brown Knowl Methodist Church facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Brown Knowl Methodist Church |
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Brown Knowl Methodist Church
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| OS grid reference | SJ 496 536 |
| Location | Sherrington's Lane, Brown Knowl, Broxton, Cheshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Methodist Church of Great Britain |
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| Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Designated | 19 June 1984 |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
| Completed | 1913 |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Brick with stone dressings Slate roof |
Brown Knowl Methodist Church is a special building located on Sherrington's Lane in a place called Brown Knowl. This area is part of Broxton, a civil parish in Cheshire, England. The church and its old Sunday school are important because they are listed as a Grade II building. This means they are protected for their historical and architectural value.
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A Look Back: The Church's History
This church was built in 1913. It took the place of an older church building. That first church was a Primitive Methodist chapel. It had been built way back in 1836. The old chapel was located very close by.
What the Church Looks Like
Building Materials and Style
Brown Knowl Methodist Church is made from red-brown bricks. It has special stone decorations. The roof is covered with grey slate tiles. The church is built in a style called Perpendicular Gothic. This style is known for its tall, narrow windows and detailed stone work.
Church Layout and Features
The church and the Sunday school building are connected. They form an L-shape when you look at them from above. In the corner where they meet, there is a tower and a small room called a vestry. A vestry is often used by the clergy to prepare for services.
If you stand facing the road, the church part is on your right. It has a large window with five sections. To the left of this window is the tower. This tower has a crenellated top, which means it looks like the top of a castle wall. Instead of openings for bells, it has panels with decorative patterns. These panels are covered in a rough, pebbly plaster.
Further to the left, you will see the former Sunday school. This part of the building has two pointed roof sections called gables. Each gable has a window with three sections. On the back of the building, there is a stone with the date 1836 carved into it. This stone reminds us of the original chapel.
Special Tomb in the Churchyard
In the churchyard, which is the area around the church, there is an old tomb. This tomb dates back to around 1869. It belongs to a man named John Wedgwood and his wife. John Wedgwood was a local preacher. He worked hard to spread the ideas of Primitive Methodism in the area. He was also a distant relative of Josiah Wedgwood. Josiah Wedgwood was a very famous potter. The tomb is also a Grade II listed structure, just like the church.
More Information
- Listed buildings in Broxton, Cheshire
