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.
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.
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 The building was listed Grade II by Cadw on 20 May 1975, recognizing its architectural and historical significance.
Current use The church has been sold and is now Romanian Orthodox. (reference;https://nation.cymru/news/stunning-feature-set-to-transform-historic-church/)
See also
Listed buildings in Cardiff Gothic Revival architecture Arts and Crafts movement
References
External links Methodist Church in Britain