Building record MDR9804 - Former Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Belper Lane, Belper Lane End
Type and Period (1)
- WESLEYAN METHODIST CHAPEL (Victorian - 1849 AD to 1849 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- World Heritage Site Buffer Zone
Full Description
The site is shown as 'Methodist Chapel (Wesleyan)' on late 19th and early 20th century OS maps. (1, 2, 3)
The Wesleyan chapel was built in 1849 for £136.00, the school was added in 1878. The chapel, according to Bulmer (1895), was "well lighted and furnished, and affords accommodation for 130 worshippers". (4)
It is no longer in use as a place of worship [2011]. (5-6)
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SDR18789 Map: Ordnance Survey (OS). 1882. OS County Series, 1st edition, scale 1:2500 (c. 25" to one mile). XXXIX-12.
- <2> SDR18790 Map: Ordnance Survey (OS). 1896-1900. OS County Series, 2nd edition (1st revision), scale 1:2500 (c. 25" to one mile). XXXIX-12, 1898.
- <3> SDR20367 Map: Ordnance Survey (OS). 1912-1921. OS County Series, 3rd edition (Second Revision), scale 1:2500 (25" to one mile). XXXIX-12.
- <4> SDR348 Bibliographic reference: Bulmer, T. 1895. History, Topography & Directory of Derby. p 629.
- <5> SDR20816 Map: Ordnance Survey (OS). Current Mastermap and 1:10000 series.
- <6> SDR20894 *Internet Web Site: Google Maps. http://maps.google.com/. Website viewed 26/05/2011.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 3346 4942 (15m by 14m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BELPER, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Dec 21 2018 9:27AM