The History of the Methodist Church in Delabole
The History taken from "Delabole in the Days of Yore" written by the late Cyril Hicks, recounting some of his recollections of life in Delabole. Here are a few details from his book:
In 1784 John Wesley sent Adam Clarke to Delabole Quarry to preach and the spot was named after him as 'Clarke's Hole'. It is still known as this, even today.
The first Methodist Chapel was built in 1806, when Robert Blake. Quarry Owner, gave John Wesley land, materials and £40 to build it. The first Bible Christian Chapel was built in 1835, on the site of our Sunday School and the new Chapel was built in 1863.
The United Methodist Free Church was built in Grove Street in 1839, and moved to new premises in 1865. The new Wesley premises were built in 1869 and St. John's Church in 1881.
In 1979 the decision was made by the three Methodist Churches - Wesley. Pengelly and Medrose. to form one Society and in 1980 the merger took place. The Medrose building was renovated and modernised and became the Delabole Methodist Church
The stated co ordinates take you to telegraph pole with 6 numbers on yellow back ground = ABCDEF
CHECKSUM of ABCDEF = 17
You will find the cache at : N 50° 37. A (D-F) F
W 004° 43. F C (D-B)
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