Ely Methodist Church

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.^[1]

Ely Methodist Church
Ely Methodist Church in Cardiff, Wales
Location	Ely, Cardiff, Wales
Country	United Kingdom
Denomination	Methodist
History
Status	Active
Architecture
Style	Free Gothic with Arts and Crafts influences
Administration
District	Cardiff Methodist Circuit

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.^[2]

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 remains an active Methodist place of worship, part of the Cardiff Methodist Circuit.

See also

• Listed buildings in Cardiff
• Gothic Revival architecture
• Arts and Crafts movement