Cyncoed Methodist Church Explained

Cyncoed Methodist Church
Coordinates:51.5227°N -3.1645°W
Denomination:Methodist
Dedicated Date:24 September 1966
Functional Status:Active
Heritage Designation:Grade II
Designated Date:30 November 2001
Architect:Alex Gordon
Circuit:Cardiff East

Cyncoed Methodist Church is a listed place of worship in the suburb of Cyncoed in Cardiff, Wales. Organisationally, it is in the East cluster of the Cardiff Methodist Circuit.[1]

The church was built in 1966 and was designed by Alex Gordon, who was to become a prominent architect in south Wales.[2] [3] The building is in the International Modern style that was pioneered by Mies van der Rohe, and is a rectilinear design in glass and buff-coloured brick. The foundation stone was laid on 20 November 1965, and the church was dedicated the following September. A large extension was built to the rear of the church in 1992. The church gained listed status in 2001, with the listing giving as a reason: As an individually accomplished design, Cyncoed Methodist Church helps to define the architectural standard for post-war religious buildings in Wales.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cardiff Methodist Circuit. 6 February 2021.
  2. 72504. Gordon, Sir Alexander John [Alex] . 22 September 2011 . Foyle . Andrew.
  3. News: Stephens. Meic. Meic Stephens. Obituary: Sir Alex Gordon. The Independent. 28 July 1999.
  4. Web site: British Listed Buildings. 6 February 2021.