Asfordby Trinity Wesleyan Chapel was built in 1885. Thereafter the seating capacity fluctuated around 150 but between 1931 and 1940 it rose to 220. In 1940 all the seating was in pews. The chapel measured 37½ feet by 28 feet. There was a school hall (32 feet by 20 feet), a small schoolroom and vestry (28½ feet by 12¼ feet), and one other room.
The chapel was situated on the north side of the village street slightly to the west of a lane leading southwards to the river.
Sources
John Rylands Library University of Manchester, MAC Lawson Returns of Accommodation provided by Wesleyan Methodist Chapels and other Preaching Places, Melton Circuit 1891/612, 1901/625, 1911/591, 1931/598
John Rylands Library University of Manchester DDPD2 Returns of Accommodation provided by Wesleyan Methodist Chapels and other Preaching Places, Melton Circuit, 1931/598
John Rylands Library University of Manchester, DDPD1 Methodist Church Buildings: Statistical returns including seating accommodation as at July 1st 1940/694 (Melton Mowbray Circuit)
OS 25 inch Leicestershire XIX 7 1902-3
Asfordby Trinity Wesleyan Chapel, Leicestershire
Asfordby Trinity Wesleyan Methodist chapel
Philip Thornborow, 2022
Asfordby Trinity, some foundation stones
Philip Thornborow, 2022
Asfordby Trinity, more foundation stones
Philip Thornborow, 2022
Asfordby Wesleyan chapel, about 1909
Gill, Josiah. The History of Wesleyan Methodism in Melton Mowbray and the vicinity (1909) facing p208
Asfordby Trinity
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The foundation stone was laid on 11.9.1884 and the chapel was opened on 5.12.1884. The building had cost £942
A photograph of the building taken around 1900 shows the façade of a remarkably forward looking building. Gone are the classical and Romanesque elements to be found in most of the neighbouring chapels built at this time. In their place are hints of arts and crafts. The exposed beam and struts of the front purlins and the almost flat topped windows and entrance give the building a distinctive and forward looking appearance. Who designed this unusual building?
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John Gill, The history of Wesleyan Methodism Melton Mowbray and the vicinity, Melton Mowbray, 1909 p. 132-5 and illustration opposite p. 209
A photograph of the chapel in 1909 has been added
Some photographs and map have been added. The church has closed in the last few years.
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