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Oxford Street, Church of Christ, Brighton
Designed by Parker Anscombe and used by the Church of Christ since around 1918.
Conservation Area (CA)
No CA
Local Listing Reference
LLHA0160
Description
Dated 1890, but in appearance still displaying an 18th century/late Georgian style. Designed by Parker Anscombe and used by the Church of Christ since around 1918. One storey with flat roof. Symmetrical rendered elevation, with tall paired round-arched small-paned windows flanking a central round-arched entrance. Parapet rises to ends and centre; the centre houses a roundel with the inscription ‘Oxford Street Chapel’. Situated in the middle of a terrace, and fronting directly onto the street. Rear visible from Francis Street; brick with three round-headed windows. Source: Antram & Pevsner 2013, Carder 1990
A. Architectural, Design and Artistic Interest
ii A good example of a nonconformist chapel of its type
C. Townscape Interest
ii Not within a conservation area, the chapel contributes greatly to a much altered and eroded streetscape.
F. Intactness
i The exterior survives intact. It is understood the plain original interior may also survive
Date of inclusion
2015
Contact information
- Church of Christ, Oxford Street, Brighton