Castle Donington Methodist Church facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Castle Donington Methodist Church |
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![]() Castle Donington Methodist Church
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52°50′28.41″N 1°20′20.86″W / 52.8412250°N 1.3391278°W | |
Location | Castle Donington |
Country | England |
Denomination | Methodist |
Website | cd-mc.co.uk |
Architecture | |
Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
Architect(s) | Albert Edward Lambert |
Groundbreaking | 1905 |
Completed | 1906 |
Construction cost | £6,500 |
The Castle Donington Methodist Church is a special building in Castle Donington, Leicestershire, England. It is known as a Grade II listed building. This means it is an important historical building that needs to be protected.
About the Church
The church was designed by an architect named Albert Edward Lambert. It officially opened its doors on May 16, 1906. However, there was a Methodist church on this very spot even earlier, starting in the 1700s.
A Look Back in Time
Building the church was quite expensive for its time. It cost about £6,500 to build. That was a lot of money back in 1906!
The church served its community for many years. Sadly, it closed for worship in 2022. The building was then put up for sale. In October 2024, it was sold at an auction for £166,000.
The Church Organ
Inside the church, there is a large pipe organ. This type of organ uses pipes to make music. It has two "manuals," which are like keyboards that the organist plays.