Broughton in Furness,Methodist chapel.
N 54° 16.629 W 003° 12.683
30U E 486236 N 6014378
Broughton Methodist chapel stands in the centre of the village,amongst the local shops and pubs.
Waymark Code: WM55DG
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/14/2008
Views: 6
The Wesleyan Methodist church was formed in the 18th.century,from religous societies founded by John Wesley and his preachers,it suffered many secessions but was the largest Nonconformist denomination in the 19th.century,in 1932 the Wesleyan Methodists joined with the Primitive Methodist and the United Methodists to form The Methodist Church of Great Britain.
The chapel here in Broughton in Furness was built in 1875,it is built of local Kirkby stone,in the Victorian Early English design.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1875
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Methodist.
Street address of Church:
Broughton in Furness Methodist chapel,Prince's street.
Broughton in Furness.
Carlisle., Cumbria. England.
LA20 6HQ
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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