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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 located in Castle Donington, Leicestershire. It is a Methodist Church and has a special status called Grade II listed. This means it is an important historical building that needs to be protected.

History of the Church Building

The current church building was designed by an architect named Albert Edward Lambert. It officially opened its doors on May 16, 1906. Even before this building was constructed, there was a Methodist church on the same spot. This earlier church had been there since the early 1700s.

Building the church cost about £6,500 back then. This amount would be worth much more money today. For example, £6,500 in 1906 is like having £500,967 in 2021.

What is a Grade II Listed Building?

A Grade II listed building is a building that has been officially recognized as important. This means it has special historical or architectural value. Because of this, it is protected by law. Any changes to the building must be carefully approved to make sure its special features are kept safe.

The Church Organ

Inside the church, there is a large musical instrument called a pipe organ. This organ has "two manuals," which are like keyboards that the organist plays. You can find more details about this specific organ on the National Pipe Organ Register. This register keeps records of organs across the country.

Future of the Church

The Castle Donington Methodist Church was planned to close in December 2022.

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