Building record 2088/7/0 - Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Shropshire Street
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Summary
A Wesleyan chapel was opened in Audlem during 1833, but a growing congregation meant thet is wasn't big enough and in 1863 a plot of land, located on Shropshire Street, was donated for the erection of a new chapel. In the 1940s an extension was built, in order to house a Sunday School.
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Full Description
A Wesleyan chapel was opened in Audlem during 1833, and located on Stafford Street, this building however, was soon to prove inadequate for the needs of the growing congregation. In 1863 a plot of land, located on Shropshire Street, was donated for the erection of a new chapel, which opened in 1863. During the 1940s an extension was built, in order to house a Sunday School (1).
<1> Latham F A, 1997, Audlem: The History of a Cheshire Parish and its five Townships, p77 (Book). SCH380.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH380 Book: Latham F A. 1997. Audlem: The History of a Cheshire Parish and its five Townships. p77.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 659 435 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ64SE |
| Civil Parish | AUDLEM, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | AUDLEM, AUDLEM, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 7 2025 2:30PM