Mount Vernon Hospital Chapel
MOUNT VERNON HOSPITAL CHAPEL, RICKMANSWORTH ROAD
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1358386
- Date first listed:
- 06-Sept-1974
- List Entry Name:
- Mount Vernon Hospital Chapel
- Statutory Address:
- MOUNT VERNON HOSPITAL CHAPEL, RICKMANSWORTH ROAD
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1358386
- Date first listed:
- 06-Sept-1974
- List Entry Name:
- Mount Vernon Hospital Chapel
- Statutory Address 1:
- MOUNT VERNON HOSPITAL CHAPEL, RICKMANSWORTH ROAD
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:
- MOUNT VERNON HOSPITAL CHAPEL, RICKMANSWORTH ROAD
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Greater London Authority
- District:
- Hillingdon (London Borough)
- Parish:
- Non Civil Parish
- National Grid Reference:
- TQ 07859 91779
Details
1. 5018 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD (South Side) NORTHWOOD Mount Vernon Hospital Chapel TQ 09 SE 38/375 II* 2. 1904 by F L Wheeler. Building in Art Nouveau style, of closely set knapped flint with ashlar dressings. Bay divisions are tall battered buttresses crowned by carved medallions with masks. Along north and south walls 5-light stone-mullioned and transomed windows fill the 4 bay spaces. Square west tower with battered buttresses at angles and lights, only in top stage, recessed under segmental relieving arches. Low-pitched swept tiled roof, with central spike and visible rafter ends at eaves. West door, also under segmental relieving arch, flanked by carved reliefs and side walls. Projecting 2-storey north vestry extension, with traceried window, at east end. Large high east window also traceried. Main roof tiled with east gable; chancel projects slightly from this. Inside of very high quality material and workmanship. Carved oak fittings include organ gallery, west pews, choir stall and choir screen with free serpentine garland to top beam. Excellent metal work inlaid with enamels and semi-precious stones. Sanctuary walls also inlaid with coloured stones and mosaic.
Listing NGR: TQ0769392071
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 202943
- 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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