Bulkeley Methodist Church facts for kids
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| OS grid reference | SJ 532 545 |
| Location | Wrexham Road, Bulkeley, Cheshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Methodist |
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| Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Designated | 29 October 1984 |
| Style | Georgian |
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| Materials | Brick, slate roofs |
Bulkeley Methodist Church is a historic building located on Wrexham Road in the village of Bulkeley, Cheshire, England. It is officially recognized as a Grade II listed building. This means it is an important building that should be protected because of its special historical or architectural value.
History of Bulkeley Church
The church was built in 1861. When it first opened, it was known as the Jubilee Primitive Methodist Chapel. It has served the community for many years.
Architecture of the Church
The church building is made from red bricks and sits on a stone base, called a plinth. Its roof is covered with slate tiles. Even though it was built in 1861, its design follows the Georgian style. This style was popular much earlier, usually between 1720 and 1840.
The church has a rectangular shape. The main entrance is on the south side. Above the door, there is a decorative frame called a doorcase. It has a rounded window above the door, known as a fanlight, which lets light into the entrance. On either side of the door, there are tall, round-headed sash windows.
Above these windows, there is a triangular part of the wall called a pediment. This pediment holds a special panel that shows the church's original name and the year it was built. You can find similar sash windows along the sides of the church.
Inside the church, there is a decorative screen behind the altar, called a reredos. This screen has three arched openings, forming an arcade. The pulpit, where the minister speaks, has a six-sided shape. Experts describe the church as a "pleasing example" of a small chapel from its time, meaning it's a well-preserved and attractive building.
Currently, the church building is being bought and changed into a home.
See also
- Listed buildings in Bulkeley
