Oxford Street, Church of Christ, Brighton

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