Primitive Methodist Chapels 1828 and 1869

Redmile Primitive Methodist Chapel built 1869 converted into a private dwelling 1986. The Primitive Methodists have a chapel here, erected in 1869, at an outlay of £620, raised by subscription, in lieu of that built in 1828. (From: White's Directory of Leicestershire and Rutland 1877)

While alterations were being carried out in 1988 the stone, shown above, was discovered being used as a hearth for the vestry fireplace. Heat damage can been seen in the centre. While the bottom is also damaged it was possible to determine the date as 18?? with the latter two numbers having round tops. It was a Directory that confirmed the date as 1828.

Transfer of the chapel land in 1868, including names of Trustees. (Under construction) New Trustees were appointed in 1904. To view a transcription of this document Click here In 1937 it became imperative to make new appointments. Nine of the 1904 Trustees were "deceased" and one "Desired to be discharged" The follow appointments were made:-

William Henry Chettle (the only existing Trustee to continue) John Barrett Parr Albert Charles King Annie Sophia Wilson George William Cousins Thomas Rimmington Grace Elizabeth Seaton Rose Helen Pacey Ethel Bellamy Albert Parr Louis James Abbott

Belvoir, Nr. Grantham - Farm Bailiff   Redmile - Labourer Redmile - Quarry man Redmile - Married woman Belvoir - Gardener Redmile - Farm Labourer Redmile - Spinster Redmile - Married Woman Redmile - Spinster Bottesford - Joiner Bottesford - Painter