Mangotsfield Primitive Methodist chapel

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In the 1858 Primitive Methodist magazine, CT Harris  gives an account of the opening of Mangotsfield Primitive Methodist chapel in the Bristol Circuit.

Mangotsfield was missioned in 1833 and a room fitted out as a chapel on 10th August 1836. It was not satisfactory, but a revival in January 1857 with 60-70 new members made more room essential. The foundation stone of a  new chapel was laid  by Handel Cossham of Shortwood Lodge.. The chapel, built by Mr Lambert (a local preacher) , measured 44′ x 27′, with stuccoed and squared walls; all the free seats had rail backs; lighted with camphine lamps; and the pulpit was pained a light stone colour.

Opening events started on November 28th 1857. Preachers included Mr Cossham, CT Harris, Henry Lee of Redland, Rev G Warner of Marlborough, C Wattuns  and Rev J Holmes of Bristol. Donors of money or artifacts included Mr Cossham, R Charlton, John Lunell, JW Hall, Mr Stanley (for making the deeds at no cost), Mrs Routby and Mr Lambert.

In due course a Sunday School was added and it became Cossham Street Methodist Church.  On Google Street View in may 2016 it is in commercial use.

Location: OS grid reference ST6649976132

Reference

Primitive Methodist magazine March 1858 pp.178-179