Zion Methodist Chapel
ZION METHODIST CHAPEL, COMMERCIAL STREET
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1313694
- Date first listed:
- 12-Sept-1975
- List Entry Name:
- Zion Methodist Chapel
- Statutory Address:
- ZION METHODIST CHAPEL, COMMERCIAL STREET
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1313694
- Date first listed:
- 12-Sept-1975
- List Entry Name:
- Zion Methodist Chapel
- Statutory Address 1:
- ZION METHODIST CHAPEL, COMMERCIAL 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:
- ZION METHODIST CHAPEL, COMMERCIAL STREET
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Kirklees (Metropolitan Authority)
- Parish:
- Non Civil Parish
- National Grid Reference:
- SE 24292 24314
Details
SE 22 SW BATLEY MB COMMERCIAL STREET BATLEY 4/14 12.9.75 Zion Methodist Chapel
G.V. II
Zion Methodist Chapel. Dated 1869 by Walter Hanstock and Michael Sheard of Batley. Ashlar. Hipped slate roof with moulded eaves cornice. 2 storeys and basement. 7 bay hall by 5 bay gable frontage. Central 3-bay break is pedimented, and flanked by Giant Corinthian pilasters with similar clasping pilasters to corners and doubled to return. Pediment and eaves cornice is supported on large console brackets. Pediment has oculus with scrolled foliage support and word ZION and date 18 69. Triple doorways, each with double, fielded panelled door, are round arched in the form of an arcade with acanthus leaf moulding to capitals of plain pilasters. Spandrels are richly carved with scrolled foliage and doves. Large console keystones. Flanking windows in rusticated wall are round arched and recessed. 1st floor windows are round arched. Boldly carved and festooned consoles support pediments to 3 centre windows, and cornices to flanking windows. All have blind balustrade under.
The 7 bay side elevations have round arched windows, with rusticated voussoirs to ground floor, and impost band to 1st floor. Basement lights are square headed.
Chapel is approached by broad flight of steps with heavy pierced balustrade with carved piers.
Fine and complete interior with continuous oval gallery, on slender Corinthian columns, leading into organ chamber flanked by Corinthian columns and pilasters. Elaborate organ case framed in a Corinthian order. Main hall and gallery box-pewed throughout. Elegant carved pulpit with 5 Corinthian colonnettes, gained by flight of steps. Slightly raised rostrum bounded by Communion rail with turned wooden balusters. Good stained glass to ground floor. Lowered ceiling.
Listing NGR: SE2429224314
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 340918
- 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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