Conisbrough Primitive Methodist chapel

Old Hill, Conisbrough

Conisbrough Primitive Methodist chapel

The primitive Methodist magazine tells us that Conisbro (Conisbrough) Primitive Methodist chapel in the Doncaster circuit opened in January 1864.

The 1892 Ordnance Survey map shows a Primitive Methodist chapel at the eastern end of Old Hill, next to the junction with New Hill.  It is bigger on the 1902 map. On the 1930 map it is attached to another large building to the north. In 1962 and 1969 both buildings are there but not labelled. In 1976 the chapel building is labelled Depot.

Street View in 2009 shows a cottage on part of the site, with a tall brick built wall at the rear of the site.  Is that linked to the former building?

Here is the account:

“Conisbro’ Chapel Opening, Doncaster Circuit —This neat sanctuary was opened for Divine worship on Sun day, January 3rd, 1864, when the Rev. C. Smith, of Barnsley, preached morning and evening ; and E. Dannatt, Esq. (Wesleyan), in the afternoon. A gracious influence attended the word, and, I trust, good was done. On Monday, the 4th, about 110 sat down to a comfortable tea given by the members and friends, after which a public meeting was held. J. Blyth, Esq. (Wesleyan), occupied the chair, and addresses were given by the Revs. C. Smith, T. Kendall, F. Rudd, and J. Wilson.

The opening collections and profits of tea were £15 6s. 6d. ; donations about £30 ; total, £40 6s. 6d. ; which is good, considering the few members we have in the place.

The chapel is a neat substantial building, and contrasts very much with the little, cold, damp place the society worshipped in for several years, and I trust that the new chapel will become the birth-place of many souls. Nearly all the sittings are let. The cost will be about £118. Mr. Arnold, the builder, has done his work well, and to the satisfaction of all parties concerned.

The trustees wish to express their thanks to all who have in any way aided in the erection of the chapel. T. Kendall.”

Reference

Primitive Methodist magazine 1864 page 239

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