Historic churches · South Wales
Argyle English Presbyterian Church
Argyle English Presbyterian Church — Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
Argyle English Presbyterian Church is a Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 11617). 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
History: Founded 1873. Designed by Alfred Bucknell, architect of Sketty. Exterior: Fine 2 storey and basement classical temple with rendered facade (over brickwork); Composite Order to tetrastyle portico in antis. Top cornice of pediment cut back and cemented, main modillion and dentil cornice remains. Oculi to outer bays. Modern pantile roof. Architraved sash windows with marginal glazing bars to recessed centre with continuous band courses and arched keyblocked doorways, traceried fanlights, double 3-panel doors. Additional doorways to return angles. Wide steps with area railings and pedimented piers. 5-bay rendered flank elevation with single composite pilaster, the rest Doric, tall arched lights over rusticated basement with hall under. Polygonal apse over passageway at S end. Location: On corner with Argyle Street and slightly set back downhill.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Place summary
Argyle English Presbyterian Church is located in South Wales. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6174, -3.9540
- District
- Swansea
- Parish
- Castle
- Postcode
- SA1 4AZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Swansea West
- Official site
- swansealumberjackaxethrowing.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q29490020 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Argyle English Presbyterian Church?
- Argyle English Presbyterian Church is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA1 4AZ), in the parish of Castle.
- Is Argyle English Presbyterian Church a listed building?
- Argyle English Presbyterian Church is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Argyle English Presbyterian Church free to visit?
- Yes, Argyle English Presbyterian Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to Argyle English Presbyterian Church?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SA1 4AZ. It sits within the Swansea West parliamentary constituency.