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Castle Donington Methodist Church
52°50′28.41″N 1°20′20.86″W / 52.8412250°N 1.3391278°W / 52.8412250; -1.3391278
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.

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