Poole Methodist Chapel facts for kids
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Poole Methodist Chapel
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| OS grid reference | SJ 637 558 |
| Location | Wettenhall Road, Poole, Cheshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Methodist |
| Website | Poole Methodist Chapel |
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| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Designated | 4 July 1986 |
| Architectural type | Chapel |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
| Completed | 1834 |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Brick, slate roof |
| Administration | |
| Circuit | Cheshire South |
Poole Methodist Chapel is a special church located in Poole, Cheshire, England. It's a Methodist church that is still used today. This building is so important that it's officially listed as a Grade II building. This means it's a historic place that needs to be protected.
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A Look Back in Time
This chapel was built a long time ago, in 1834. It was originally known as a Wesleyan Methodist chapel. It has been a place of worship for nearly 200 years.
What the Chapel Looks Like
Outside the Chapel
Poole Methodist Chapel is a small building. It is made from red bricks and has a roof covered in slate tiles. The roof is shaped like a pyramid, which is called a hipped roof.
The front of the chapel has three sections. The main door is in the middle. It has a cool design that looks like old Gothic buildings. Above the door, there's a special rounded window called a fanlight. It has a board inside with seven dagger shapes.
Above the door, there's also a curved stone decoration called a hood mould. You can also see a lamp and a special oval sign. This sign says "Wesleyan Methodist Chapel" and the year "1834". On each side of the door, there are tall, arched windows. These windows have a special pattern called Y-tracery. The bricks under the roof form a decorative pattern, like teeth, called dentils.
Inside the Chapel
Inside the chapel, you will find a wooden reading desk. It stands on a decorative base. On each side of the desk, there are three steps with railings and posts.
Behind the reading desk is a wooden screen called a reredos. It has panels, and the middle one is wider and has a rounded top. This screen is decorated with pretty designs like flowers and garlands. The chapel also has a communion table with rails around it. You can also see an old-fashioned organ that uses foot pedals.
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