Former United Free Methodist Chapel

Location/Address

56 Fore Street, Redruth

Type

Building

Roofed and walled permanent structures.

Description

Built in 1839 as a Wesleyan Methodist Association chapel, later used by the United Free Methodist until a replacement was built across the road in 1865 (HER No.138934). Now in commercial use (as Jim's Cash & Carry), with a brutishly modernised street frontage. Included in the Redruth Neighbourhood Plan consultation list of Non-Designated Assets for Protection.

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Statement of Significance

Asset type

Religious, Non-conformist Chapel; Commercial, shop

Age

Victorian, 1839

Architectural and Artistic Interest

Group Value

Part of the historic core of Redruth, sited on its main street. One of a group of non-conformist chapels sited within the town.

Historic Interest

Part of the religious history of Redruth; representative of its non-conformist Christian heritage.

Archaeological Interest

Potential for earlier features to survive within and below the present building.

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Date Listed

n/a

Last Updated

22 Nov 2021

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