Survey Data
Reg No
20515075
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Artistic, Social
Original Use
Church/chapel
In Use As
Church/chapel
Date
1770 - 1790
Coordinates
167432, 71766
Date Recorded
09/06/1994
Date Updated
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Description
First Presbyterian Church, c. 1780, still in use as place of worship. Steeply pitched roof. Sand/cement rendered, ruled and lined at ground floor, roughcast above, rubble south gable, limestone string course at first floor level, concave limestone detail to eaves. Oval windows with limestone surrounds square headed door opening, moulded limestone architrave to door opening with cornice and pulvinated frieze.
Appraisal
Characteristic eighteenth century church. Significant for remaining in its original use, and also for its contribution to the streetscape and contribution to this part of the city. The design is attributed to G. R. Pain.