Location, History, Architectural Importance

 

Location 

 

Madina Masjid had been searching for a new site for a number of years and had considered a variety of potential sites. Firstly, location and secondly, size were the main determinants in the selection of the Spring Bank Cottage (former Groves Hotel) as a. Its location in the heart of the Whitefield ward, with the largest Muslim population in Pendle and yet also located on the main thoroughfare into and through Nelson making it readily accessible to all others within Nelson, Brierfield and beyond from the M65.

 

The large size of the site allows for ample car parking to meet demand at the busiest of times. Not only that, it saves the scheme/proposals from the shortcomings that has befallen many other new build Masjid projects. Exotic Masjids, some of exquisite beauty, have been built in the most unlikely inner-town and city sites, hemmed into small spaces and surrounded by terraced housing which to a large extent do not do the quality of the buildings justice. Mature gardens, trees and quality landscaping will ensure that the same is not repeated here.

 

Finally, the former Groves Hotel site gives the Masjid an opportunity to improve the quality of the built environment by restoring a derelict fire damaged building.