Unitarian Chapel, Friars Street, Ipswich - Ipswich
Meeting House 1699 for congregation of Dissenters founded in1672. Much original work and interior fittings have survived intact. Square plan with plastered walls and galleries. Mid C20 external render has created conditions for decay of timber panelling, fittings and joinery. Central roof valley poorly re-covered with concrete tiles. The Trustees are working on project development with Historic England grant support to re-tile roofs, stabilise timber framing, overhauling external joinery and renewal of render. Valley gutter to be replaced with Historic England Taylor Review Pilot grant.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- UNITARIAN CHAPEL
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building grade I
- List Entry Number:
- 1037739
- Local Planning Authority:
- Ipswich
- Site Type:
- Religious ritual and funerary > Chapel
Location
- Building Name:
- Unitarian Chapel
- Street Name:
- Friars Street
- Locality:
- Ipswich
- County:
- Suffolk
- District / Borough:
- Ipswich
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Ipswich
- Region:
- East of England
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Place of worship
- Condition:
- Poor
- Priority:
- B - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; solution agreed but not yet implemented
- Previous Priority:
- B
- Ownership:
- Religious organisation
- Designation:
- Listed Place of Worship grade I, CA