Montpelier Road, First Church of Christ Scientist, Brighton

Conservation Area (CA)

Montpelier & Clifton Hill CA

Local Listing Reference

LLHA0132

Description

Originally a house built c.1850, the building was substantially remodelled and enlarged to form a chapel for the First Church of Christ Scientist in 1921 by Clayton & Black. Rusticated render. The front elevation is divided into two main sections: the southern portion forms the entrance, with a highly decorative pediment; the northern portion comprises the chapel itself, with two tiers of round-arched windows divided by pilasters, with basement level below. Source: Antram & Morrice 2008

A. Architectural, Design and Artistic Interest

ii. i Well-detailed and unusual early 20th century church building

iv. Work by a local notable architect

C. Townscape Interest

i. The building is in the Montpelier & Clifton Hill Conservation Area, but is atypical of the area due to its use and style

F. Intactness

i. The design of the chapel building remains intact

Date of Inclusion

2015