Natural landmarks · North Wales
The Oratory
The Oratory — a other in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
The Oratory is a other located in wales-north, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Heritage listing
Details SJ 3589 NW UPPER DUKE STREET L1 56/1263 The Oratory (formerly listed as Former 28.6.52 Mortuary Chapel) G.V. I Former mortuary chapel to St. James Cemetery, above which it stands on a steep rocky eminence. 1829.By John Foster in the form of a miniature Greek Doric temple, amphiprostyle, with hexastyle porticos on stylobate. Stone tiled roof with flat skylight and antefixae. Entrance with moulded architrave and panelled double doors, rectangular fanlight, and glazing bars. Good interior with peristyle of Ionic columns and central skylight. Good assembly of early C19 monuments, some by J. Gibson and Sir G. Chantrey. Statue of Huskisson by J. Gibson taken from Customs House,South Castle Street or Canning Place. One of the purest monuments of the Great Revival in England.Restored in 1981 and now used as a sculpture gallery. Listing NGR: SJ3538589544 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 359643 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Oratory is located in North Wales. This structure serves as a place of worship and is noted for its architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3988, -2.9733
- District
- Liverpool
- Parish
- Liverpool, unparished area
- Postcode
- L1 9DY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Liverpool Riverside
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/244449050 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Oratory?
- The Oratory is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode L1 9DY), in the parish of Liverpool, unparished area.
- Is The Oratory a listed building?
- The Oratory is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is The Oratory free to visit?
- Yes, The Oratory is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Oratory?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode L1 9DY. It sits within the Liverpool Riverside parliamentary constituency.