Benchmark - Beeston Methodist Church - Beeston, Nottinghamshire
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N 52° 55.444 W 001° 13.087
30U E 619787 N 5865310
A cut benchmark on the south east corner of Beeston Methodist church tower, Chilwell Road.
Waymark Code: WMXH1X
Location: East Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/12/2018
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A cut benchmark in an ashlar block on the south east corner of Beeston Methodist church tower, Chilwell Road. Somewhat hidden by greenery.
|
Square |
Easting |
Northing |
Mark type |
Description |
Height |
Order |
Datum |
Verified year |
Levelling year |
Metres above ground |
|
SK |
5266 |
3658 |
CUT MARK |
CHILWELL RD METH CH TWR SE FACE S ANG |
34.005 |
3 |
'N' |
1986 |
1986 |
0.800 |
"By the 1890s it was recognised that a more prominent site and a newer, larger building was needed to meet the needs of the then-growing church. Fund-raising started in 1895. In 1897 a site was purchased on Chilwell Road and in 1899 a design chosen from several that were submitted.
Building commenced and “The Memorial (Foundation) Stones” were laid on March 14th 1901.
1902 The Opening of Chilwell Road -
The opening ceremony took place on the 29th May 1902. The fine 3-manual organ, donated by William Roberts was completed a few months later and dedicated in December 1902.
The church had seating for up to 750 people at that time, and is still the tallest building in Beeston by virtue of its impressive spire. The school room and accompanying vestries were of single story construction, but built in the same style as the sanctuary. Adult church membership at the time numbered about 200 (similar to today) and the Sunday School had approaching 300 members (considerably more than today!).
The total cost of the project was £9,000 and it was not until 1919 that the final debt was cleared.
An electricity supply and electric lighting were not installed until 1923 (the 21st Anniversary), and it is interesting to note that the bellows to the organ were operated manually until then."
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