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Former Cemetery Chapel

A Grade II Listed Building in Ilfracombe, Devon

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Coordinates

Latitude: 51.1923 / 51°11'32"N

Longitude: -4.1202 / 4°7'12"W

OS Eastings: 251940

OS Northings: 145811

OS Grid: SS519458

Mapcode National: GBR KN.521Z

Mapcode Global: VH4MB.J9NB

Plus Code: 9C3Q5VRH+WW

Entry Name: Former Cemetery Chapel

Listing Date: 14 March 1994

Grade: II

Source: Historic England

Source ID: 1281880

English Heritage Legacy ID: 390157

ID on this website: 101281880

Location: Lower Slade, North Devon, EX34

County: Devon

District: North Devon

Civil Parish: Ilfracombe

Traditional County: Devon

Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Devon

Church of England Parish: Ilfracombe Holy Trinity

Church of England Diocese: Exeter

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Description



ILFRACOMBE

SS54NW BICCLESCOMBE PARK ROAD
853-1/2/17 Former Cemetery Chapel

II

Former cemetery chapel, now derelict. Dated 1855, designed by
Edward Ashworth. Roughly coursed slate; Welsh slate roof.
Simple 3-bay rectangle on plan with ritual west end porch.
Ritual south side with 2-light early-Perpendicular windows,
buttresses between and at angles with set-offs. The opposite
long elevation is built against a retaining wall and has no
windows. 3-light ritual east window. Coped gables with
bellcote above porch, the latter bearing a plaque
commemorating the foundation by Richard and Anne Bligh; the
church was provided for members of all Christian denominations
for their use for ever.


Listing NGR: SS5194045810

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