Listed Building record MDO16588 - United Reform Church, High Street, Swanage
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Summary
United Reform Church, originally built in 1837 to designs of "Mr George Gollop of Poole" with walls in Purbeck stone rubble, a large extension to the east built in 1901-2, designed by Tom Stevens of Bournemouth. Over the doors are the inscriptions ‘ Built 1705, Rebuilt 1837’
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Full Description
Original Congregational chapel of 1837, built on the site of a Presbyterian meeting chapel of 1705. Designed by "Mr George Gollop of Poole". Large extension to east built 1901-2, designed by Tom Stevens of Bournemouth. The original building is of Purbeck Stone rubble, with a central projecting section in ashlar. Roof concealed behind parapet. The projecting centre section has 2 doors on the ground floor, with semi-circular heads. These are carved with the dates - `Built 1705', and `Rebuilt 1837', - respectively. First floor has a semi-circular headed window. <1>
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 02742 78711 (31m by 31m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ07NW |
| Civil Parish | Swanage; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- Conservation Area 3
- Listed Building (II) 1119896: UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 07 NW 124
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1483912
- National Buildings Record: 76659
Record last edited
Apr 14 2023 3:53PM