Wesleyan Chapel, Ickornshaw
The Wesleyan Chapel in Ickornshaw is a former place of worship for the Wesleyan Methodists, a Christian denomination that emerged from the 18th-century revival movement led by John Wesley. The Wesleyan Methodists were known for their emphasis on personal faith and spiritual experience, as well as their commitment to social and political reform.
The Wesleyan Chapel was built between 1876 and 1882, with the official opening Ceremony on the 14th of October, 1882. The chapel was built with expansion in mind, as it was believed that Cowling would grow into being a large Mill Town like most other around it had.
It was its sheer size that is the main factor for its closure, as it had a history of requiring expensive maintenance and as attendance droped after the wars, it became increasingly expensive for the small congregation. In 1985 the Chapel saw its last service.
Today the chapel has been converted into flats, providing a continued use of a historic building.