The United Free Methodist Chapel

The_United_Methodist_Free_Church_-_geograph.jpgThe United Free Methodists Chapel

This chapel was built in 1879 but services had existed before this time and according to various sources services were taking place as early as 1856. There was no mention as to the location, and it is not known when it was decided to build the chapel.

However on 2nd April 1879, George Lancaster from Morton Grange sold the land for £15 and a United Free Methodist Chapel was built and was part of the York United Methodist circuit. Trustees included people from York and various villagers: John Adamson, a labourer, Jane Wilson, a farm foreman at Morton Grange, and George Carr.

The chapel was opened on 14th September 1879, and the Darlington and Stockton newspaper reported that Mr Duckworth of Leeds was the preacher. The chapel had 12 members.

During the years between 1910 - 1917 the chapel passed from the York United Methodist Circuit to Brompton Primitive Methodist circuit.

The chapel finally closed its doors in 2002, and, after a brief spell as an antique retail showroom, the building has since been converted into a private dwelling, but still remains a well-known local landmark.