Building record MDR9722 - Former United Methodist Chapel, Scarthin, Cromford
Type and Period (3)
- UNITED METHODIST CHAPEL (Edwardian to Early 20th Century - 1907 AD to 1932 AD)
- METHODIST REFORM CHAPEL (Victorian - 1849 AD to 1857 AD)
- UNITED METHODIST FREE CHAPEL (Victorian to Edwardian - 1857 AD to 1907 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- World Heritage Site
Full Description
The present chapel was built in 1912 replacing an older building, but is no longer in use as a place of worship and has been converted to a workshop. Beside the workshop, Chapel Steps ran up to an older meeting place called the Long Room. (1)
The Wesleyan Reformers hold their services in a large room at Scarthing Row. (2)
A late 19th century OS map shows the older building on the site as 'Methodist Chapel'. (3)
An early 20th century OS map shows the present building as 'U.M.Ch.' (4)
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDR20577 Bibliographic reference: Bayles, F & Ede, J. 1994. The Cromford Guide. p 25.
- <2> SDR19516 Bibliographic reference: White, F & Co.. 1857. History, Gazetteer & Directory of the County of Derby. p 459.
- <3> SDR18789 Map: Ordnance Survey (OS). 1882. OS County Series, 1st edition, scale 1:2500 (c. 25" to one mile). XXXIV - 6.
- <4> SDR20367 Map: Ordnance Survey (OS). 1912-1921. OS County Series, 3rd edition (Second Revision), scale 1:2500 (25" to one mile). XXXIV - 6.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 2946 5698 (10m by 20m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CROMFORD, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
| World Heritage Site | Derwent Valley Mills |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- EDR3865
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Record last edited
Dec 21 2018 9:27AM