Ely Methodist Church
{{Infobox church
| name = Ely Methodist Church
| image = Ely Methodist Church, May 2020 02.jpg
| alt = Exterior view of Ely Methodist Church
| caption = Ely Methodist Church in Cardiff, Wales
| country = United Kingdom
| location = Ely, Cardiff, Wales
| denomination = Methodist
| status = Active
| style = Free Gothic with Arts and Crafts influences
| district = Cardiff 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.{{Cite web |title=Listed Buildings - Full Report - HeritageBill Cadw Assets - Reports |url=https://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=21571 |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net}}
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.{{Cite web |last=Stuff |first=Good |title=Ely Methodist Church, Caerau, Cardiff |url=https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/300021571-ely-methodist-church-caerau |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=britishlistedbuildings.co.uk}}
Architecture
The church is noted for its Free Gothic design with Arts and Crafts elements. Key features include:
- Asymmetrical composition typical of Free Gothic design
- Arts and Crafts-influenced detailing in stonework and woodwork
- Pointed arch windows with decorative tracery
- Steeply pitched roofs
The interior retains original features, including joinery and decorative elements reflecting Arts and Crafts principles.
Listing
Current use
The church remains an active Methodist place of worship, part of the Cardiff Methodist Circuit.
See also
References
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External links
- [https://www.methodist.org.uk Methodist Church in Britain]
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Category:Grade II listed buildings in Cardiff
Category:Methodist churches in Wales
Category:Arts and Crafts architecture in Wales