Building record 1375600000 - Baptist Church, High Street, Long Crendon

Summary

Mid-nineteenth century Baptist chapel built in 1853.

Protected Status/Designation

  • Conservation Area: Long Crendon Conservation Areas

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Type and Period (2)

  • PARTICULAR BAPTIST CHAPEL (Built 1853, 19th Century - 1853 AD to 1899 AD)
  • (Alternate Type) NONCONFORMIST CHAPEL (Built 1853, 19th Century - 1800 AD to 1899 AD)

Description

Classically influenced Baptist Church constructed in 1853. Set back from High Street behind high brick wall with stone entrance piers. Row of pollarded trees leading from gates creates formal entrance.Tall narrow gable frontage facing onto High Street with pedimented doorway and circular window in apex of roof. Distinctive building within village, important example of mid 19th century architecture and also makes positive contribution due to the understanding of the social history of the village. This is a local building of note within the Conservation Area of Long Crendon. (B1).

Sources (1)

  • <1>SBC23362 Bibliographic reference: Aylesbury Vale District Council. 2009. Long Crendon Conservation Areas. Appendix IV.

Location

Grid reference SP 69577 08747 (point)
Civil Parish LONG CRENDON, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire

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Record last edited

Jul 21 2024 6:34PM

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