Methodist Church, Weaverham facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Methodist Church, Weaverham |
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Entrance front of the Methodist Church, Weaverham
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| OS grid reference | SJ 613 741 |
| Location | Forest Street, Weaverham, Cheshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Methodist |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Designated | 18 July 1986 |
| Architect(s) | Edmund Kirby (?) |
| Completed | 1878 |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Brick with terracotta dressings Tiled roof |
| Administration | |
| Circuit | Northwich and Winsford |
| District | Chester and Stoke |
The Methodist Church, Weaverham was once a busy Methodist church. It is located on Forest Street in Weaverham, Cheshire, England. This building is special because it is a Grade II listed building. This means it is an important historic building that should be protected.
Today, the old church building is no longer used for services. Instead, it is now a nursery and pre-school called Evolution Childcare. If you are looking for Methodist services nearby, some are held at St Mary's Church. There are also other Methodist churches in Acton Bridge, Hartford, and Bartington. You can find more information about them online.
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History of the Church Building
The church building was finished in 1878. It was possibly designed by an architect named Edmund Kirby. This building replaced an older Methodist chapel. The first chapel was built in 1835 on Chapel Street.
What the Church Building Looks Like
The church is built from orange bricks. It has special decorations made of terracotta. Terracotta is a type of baked clay, often used for decoration. The roof is covered with Marley tiles.
Building Shape and Front
The building has a T-shaped design when you look at it from above. The front of the church, which faces the road, has two floors. This front part is divided into three sections, called bays. The two side sections stick out a little. They have tall, narrow windows on each floor. These windows are called lancet windows.
Main Entrance and Inside Features
The middle section of the front has the main entrance. It has a pointed roof shape above it, called a gable. Strong supports called buttresses frame the doorway. On each side of the door, there is another lancet window. The top floor of the middle section has a large window with three parts.
Inside the church, there is a gallery. This is like a balcony with rows of seats. In the center, there is a pulpit. A pulpit is a raised stand where the minister speaks. This pulpit has pretty flower designs on the front. Its sides have decorative railings called balustrades.
See also
- Listed buildings in Weaverham
