Historic churches · South West England
Congregational Church Forecourt Wall At Congregational Church
In or near Charmouth.
Congregational Church Forecourt Wall At Congregational Church — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Axminster · 7.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Congregational Church Forecourt Wall is located in Dorset, postcode DT7 3PY, and is approximately 7.7 km from Axminster railway station. Entry is free, but please note that the site is not wheelchair accessible.
About
Congregational Church Forecourt Wall At Congregational Church is a Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1278935). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details COOMBE STREET 1. 1357 (North East Side) 23.4.52. Congregational Church (Formerly listed as Congregational Chapel) - Forecourt wall at Congregational Church. SY 3492 1/2 GV 2. 1750 to 1755 by John Whitty, Minister and architect. Pebbledash cladding to walls of stone. Hipped slate roof. Coved and moulded cornice. Rusticated quoins. Front elevation 2-storeyed with 4 round-headed windows below and 3 oval openings above, 2 blocked. Round-headed doorway flanked by Doric pilasters with entablature over; panelled double doors. C19 addition at left hand end with gable end to front; rendered; circular window in centre above; below it, 6-panelled door with painted voussoir flanked to either side by a round-headed window. Contemporary fittings within. Forecourt walls: C18 and C19. Wall before chapel has rendered and pebbledash front to Coombe Street but has inner face of red and brown brick above a blue lias base; ashlar coping. Brick gate piers with moulded capping to centre and at ends; outer faces to Coombe Street clad in pebbledash. In centre, C19 gates; rails with fleur-de-lys finials rising alternately to 2 different heights. At left hand end, before C19 extension, a wall of regularly coursed stone rubble; rendered coping. Nos 23 to 28 (consec) together with the Congregational Church and forecourt wall form a group. Listing NGR: SY3417192278 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 404523 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Dorset Coast SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Congregational Church Forecourt Wall is located at the Congregational Church in Lyme Regis, South-West England. This structure is designated as a Grade I listed building, reflecting its exceptional architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7264, -2.9340
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Lyme Regis
- Postcode
- DT7 3PY
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Axminster — 7.7 km
- Official site
- www.dinosaurland.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17533049 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Congregational Church Forecourt Wall At Congregational Church?
- Congregational Church Forecourt Wall At Congregational Church is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT7 3PY), in the parish of Lyme Regis.
- What is Congregational Church Forecourt Wall At Congregational Church?
- Congregational Church Forecourt Wall At Congregational Church — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Congregational Church Forecourt Wall At Congregational Church?
- The nearest railway station is Axminster, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT7 3PY.
- Is Congregational Church Forecourt Wall At Congregational Church a listed building?
- Congregational Church Forecourt Wall At Congregational Church is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Congregational Church Forecourt Wall At Congregational Church a protected site?
- Yes — Congregational Church Forecourt Wall At Congregational Church is part of the West Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Congregational Church Forecourt Wall At Congregational Church free to visit?
- Yes, Congregational Church Forecourt Wall At Congregational Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to Congregational Church Forecourt Wall At Congregational Church?
- The nearest railway station is Axminster, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT7 3PY.