Methodist Chapel
METHODIST CHAPEL
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1121560
- Date first listed:
- 20-May-1987
- List Entry Name:
- Methodist Chapel
- Statutory Address:
- METHODIST CHAPEL
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- Date:
- 2003-06-15
- Reference:
- IOE01/07078/21
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1121560
- Date first listed:
- 20-May-1987
- List Entry Name:
- Methodist Chapel
- Statutory Address 1:
- METHODIST CHAPEL
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This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- METHODIST CHAPEL
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- County Durham (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Newbiggin
- National Grid Reference:
- NY 91530 27670
Details
NEWBIGGIN NEWBIGGIN NY 92 NW 14/156 (inset) Methodist Chapel 20.5.87 GV II
Wesleyan Methodist Chapel. 1759, enlarged 1860. Pecked sandstone ashlar front, rubble left return and rear with ashlar dressings and millstone grit quoins; plinth. Roof of graduated green slates. One high storey, 3 bays. Wide step to central 4-panel double door in keyed round-headed surround; impost blocks form base of high corniced panel over door, inscribed WESLEYAN CHAPEL ERECTED 1760 ENLARGED 1860, in Roman capitals. High flanking windows have keyed round heads with voussoirs,and stone sills, all projecting. Left return has blocked window with flat stone lintel; rear has 2 round-headed windows; all windows have glazing bars. Interior shows west pulpit with single side steps, and short communion rail on flower-patterned wrought iron balustrade, brought from Bowlees Methodist Chapel. Simple pulpit, with raised fielded panelling, in north-west corner original to the building although at one time used at Low Houses. Tiered pews, boarded dado and walls are of 1860, as are the ceiling cornice and 4 fret-carved round wood ventilation panels. Large cast iron free-standing stove "The Romesse.", by Smith and Wellstood Limited, Columbian Stove Works, Bonnybridge, Scotland. C19 coloured glass in top lights of windows.
The 1860 enlargement seems to have consisted of raising the eaves and installing the tiered pews rather than an increase in area. John Wesley preached here.
Source: H.L. Beadle, The Beginning of Methodism in Upper Teesdale, 1980.
Listing NGR: NY9153027670
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 111958
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Books and journals
Beadle, H L, The Beginning of Methodism in Upper Teesdale, (1980)
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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