Facade of Former Syon Sunday School
FACADE OF FORMER SYON SUNDAY SCHOOL, WINDING ROAD
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1243170
- Date first listed:
- 23-Nov-1973
- List Entry Name:
- Facade of Former Syon Sunday School
- Statutory Address:
- FACADE OF FORMER SYON SUNDAY SCHOOL, WINDING ROAD
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1243170
- Date first listed:
- 23-Nov-1973
- Date of most recent amendment:
- 24-Mar-2010
- List Entry Name:
- Facade of Former Syon Sunday School
- Statutory Address 1:
- FACADE OF FORMER SYON SUNDAY SCHOOL, WINDING ROAD
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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:
- FACADE OF FORMER SYON SUNDAY SCHOOL, WINDING ROAD
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Calderdale (Metropolitan Authority)
- Parish:
- Non Civil Parish
- National Grid Reference:
- SE 09478 25430
Details
679/14/266 WINDING ROAD 23-NOV-73 HALIFAX (West side) FACADE OF FORMER SYON SUNDAY SCHOOL (Formerly listed as: WINDING ROAD HALIFAX PREMISES OF MESSERS SCIPIO BROOK LIMIT ED (FORMER SYON SCHOOL)) (Formerly listed as: WINDING ROAD HALIFAX BUS STATION, EASTERN FACADE)
II
Former Syon School facade, 1866, now the eastern facade of Bus Station,
EXTERIOR: The remaining building forms the eastern facade of the bus station. It is built in ashlar and is single storey. It has Doric pilasters and a projecting central bay with a triangular pediment within which is the date of 1866. Below is an inscription reading JUBILEE / SION SUNDAY SCHOOL / MEMORIAL. There are 3 round arched openings with keystones, the central one blocked. To either side are wings, each with a round arched window flanked by round headed niches. Above is a full entablature with a modillion cornice. The building behind dates to 1988 and is not of special interest.
HISTORY: The Sion or Syon chapel was in existence by 1854 when the First Edition OS map was published. The Sunday School to the north was built in 1866, and is still marked as a Sunday School on maps up to 1933. By 1938, although the chapel survived, the school was no longer marked, though the building remained. By 1962-3 it was in use as a 'works' and later a warehouse. The majority of the building was demolished by 1988 and it now forms the eastern façade of the bus station. It was Listed at Grade II in 1973.
REASONS FOR DESIGNATION The east facade of the bus station, Halifax, is designated at Grade II for the following principal reasons: * Architecture: the fragment is a very good example of Victorian classical style, well constructed in good materials with a well-balanced design * Historic Interest: it is an important reminder of a significant element in the history of Halifax, demonstrating the strength and wealth of Non-Conformist worship in the town
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 446311
- 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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