Unitarian Chapel
UNITARIAN CHAPEL, MARY STREET
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1060009
- Date first listed:
- 04-Jun-1952
- List Entry Name:
- Unitarian Chapel
- Statutory Address:
- UNITARIAN CHAPEL, MARY STREET
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1060009
- Date first listed:
- 04-Jun-1952
- List Entry Name:
- Unitarian Chapel
- Statutory Address 1:
- UNITARIAN CHAPEL, MARY STREET
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- UNITARIAN CHAPEL, MARY STREET
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Somerset (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Taunton
- National Grid Reference:
- ST2277524224
Details
1.
5365
ST 2224 SE
11/15
4.6.52
MARY STREET
(South Side)
Unitarian Chapel
II*
GV
2.
Built 1721. Frontage altered with C19 stucco decoration. 2 storeys, heavy moulded
cornices. Both storeys divided by Corinthian pilasters (in pairs to centre).
Hipped old tile roof. 5 windows (end windows blocked on upper floor). Architrave
surrounds with imposts and bases. Central doorcase with Corinthian pilasters support
triangular pediment. Double 3-panel doors, Doorway flanked by wrought-iron lamps
with scrolled standards. Very good early C18 interior with square Corinthian columns,
the full height of the building, Oak galleries and carved pulpit. Brass chandeliers.
Mary Street House, the Lawn, Unitarian Chapel and the School, Mary Street, form a
group with all the listed buildings in Mount Street and Vivary Park. Wilton House
in Hammets Walk, and Nos 1 to 14 (consec) Upper High Street.
Listing NGR: ST2277524224
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 269791
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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