Ely Methodist Church

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Ely Methodist Church
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Ely Methodist Church in Cardiff, Wales
LocationEly, Cardiff, Wales
CountryUnited Kingdom
Denomination Methodist
History
StatusActive
Architecture
Style Free Gothic with Arts and Crafts influences
Administration
DistrictCardiff Methodist Circuit

Ely Methodist Church is a Grade II listed Methodist church in the Ely district of Cardiff, Wales. Built in 1911, the church is designed in a Free Gothic style with Arts and Crafts influences. [1]

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History

The church was constructed in 1911 to serve the growing Methodist community in Ely, which expanded as a residential area of Cardiff in the early 20th century. The building reflects the architectural transition between Victorian ecclesiastical design and early 20th-century styles. [2]

Architecture

The church is noted for its Free Gothic design with Arts and Crafts elements. Key features include:

The interior retains original features, including joinery and decorative elements reflecting Arts and Crafts principles.

Listing

The building was listed Grade II by Cadw on 20 May 1975, recognizing its architectural and historical significance.

Current use

The church remains an active Methodist place of worship, part of the Cardiff Methodist Circuit.

See also

References

  1. "Listed Buildings - Full Report - HeritageBill Cadw Assets - Reports". cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net. Retrieved 2025-04-14.
  2. Stuff, Good. "Ely Methodist Church, Caerau, Cardiff". britishlistedbuildings.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-04-14.

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