Cockerton Methodist Church, Darlington, England
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N 54° 32.028 W 001° 34.868
30U E 591808 N 6043841
Cockerton Methodist Church is situated in the middle of the green in Cockerton village, Darlington.
Waymark Code: WM133HM
Location: North East England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/08/2020
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Cockerton Methodist Church is situated in the middle of the green in Cockerton village.
The Church opened it's doors in 1875 meaning it celebrates it's 145th anniversary in 2020.
There has been a Wesleyan methodist church on this site since 1823. The original chapel was built to seat 100 people but due to the increased population it became too small and fell in to disrepair. In 1872 a building committee was established to raise funds and a larger chapel was completed in 1875. The new chapel was built in the decorated gothic style in light coloured Gatherly Moor Stone to the design of architects Ross & Lamb. There was seating for 330. The church was formally opened and dedicated on the 30th of November 1875 by Rev. Joseph Bush of Edinburgh.