Building record MDR9801 - Fomer Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Newbridge Road, Ambergate
Type and Period (1)
- WESLEYAN METHODIST CHAPEL (Victorian - 1837 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- World Heritage Site Buffer Zone
Full Description
The site is shown on late 19th OS maps as 'Methodist Chapel (Wesleyan)' and as 'Wes. Meth. Chapel' on an early 20th century OS map. (1, 2, 3)
The chapel was described in 1895 as being "well lighted with semi-circular headed windows". (4)
Small coursed pink gritstone chapel of 1837. Square plan with a hipped roof. Two round arched windows with raised keystone and impost blocks and a small central doorway. In a fair condition in 2004, although with some loss of architectural detail (windows and door). (5)
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDR18789 Map: Ordnance Survey (OS). 1882. OS County Series, 1st edition, scale 1:2500 (c. 25" to one mile). XL-5.
- <2> SDR18790 Map: Ordnance Survey (OS). 1896-1900. OS County Series, 2nd edition (1st revision), scale 1:2500 (c. 25" to one mile). XL-5, 1898.
- <3> SDR20367 Map: Ordnance Survey (OS). 1912-1921. OS County Series, 3rd edition (Second Revision), scale 1:2500 (25" to one mile). XL-5.
- <4> SDR348 Bibliographic reference: Bulmer, T. 1895. History, Topography & Directory of Derby. p. 663.
- <5> SDR20056 Unpublished document: Morris, M (Mel Morris Conservation). 2004. Study to Identify Candidate Buildings for Grant Assistance and a Review of Conservation Area Boundaries, Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 3484 5141 (11m by 11m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | RIPLEY, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- EDR3895
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Record last edited
Dec 21 2018 9:27AM