Survey Data
Reg No
14309005
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Artistic, Technical
Previous Name
Saint Mary's Catholic Church
Original Use
Bell tower/stand
In Use As
Bell tower/stand
Date
1905 - 1910
Coordinates
273154, 283002
Date Recorded
13/05/2002
Date Updated
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Description
Freestanding two-stage belfry, built 1909. Pitched slate roof with decorative cast-iron ridge cresting and crosses. Ruled and lined rendered walls with rock-faced limestone base, corner buttresses, quoins and dressings to openings. Ashlar limestone string course between stages. Pointed arch door opening. Square-headed openings with timber louvers.
Appraisal
The solidity of the construction of this belfry is emphasised by the rock-faced limestone base and buttresses. The cast-iron ridge cresting and crosses provide artistic detailing. The belfry forms part of an interesting group of Roman Catholic structures with the church and parochial house.