Much of the brickwork at blaze-damaged Cleethorpes church is in seriously cracked condition

The fine Methodist church was extensively damaged by fire last October

                  

A SPECIALIST inspection of the fire-damaged Beaconthorpe in Cleethorpes has revealed extensive and severe cracking to much of the brickwork. 

In addition,  the stone framing of at least one of the arched windows is severely displaced and likely to fall in if not removed. 

It is likely that a planning application for emergency repairs will be fast-tracked by North East Lincolnshire so that  the building - what remains of it - can be stabilised pending full-scale renovation.

The blaze that almost destroyed the church, which dates back to 1914, occurred in October last year.

It is understood that the building, which has not been used for worship for many years. was not insured and that the Methodist Church, which still own it,  is likely to foot the repair bill.

Meanwhile, planning consent remains for change of use of  the building to apartments.

The church dates back to 1914