Description

LEZANT LITTLE COMFORT
SX 38 SW
3/54 Methodist Chapel
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GV II

Methodist chapel. Probably c1860 with minor later alterations. Roughly coursed
slate-stone with granite and yellow brick dressings; slate roof with ornamental
ceramic cresting to nave. Nave with short semi-circular apse.
Nave: West (ritual south) side has tall narrow cast-iron latticed window in
chamfered stone surround to left of centre. Lean-to to right with alternating
angle quoins has paved round-headed cast-iron latticed windows in moulded brick
surrounds. Lean-to porch in angle to left has boarded double doors with ornamental
strap hinges in chamfered round-headed brick surround. East (ritual north)
side is same as west except that there is no porch. North (ritual west) end
has tall narrow round-headed window similar to those on east and west. Apse
has 2 round-headed leaded latticed windows in moulded brick surrounds. Interior
has mid-Cl9 box pews. The chapel occupies a prominent position in its own cemetery
above the road.

Listing NGR: SX3459880667

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26579552

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Recommended Books

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  Historic Environment Law: Planning, Listed Buildings, Monuments, Conservation Areas and Objects by Harwood, Richard (2012) Paperback
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  Devon (Pevsner Buildings of England)
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  Hampshire: Winchester and the North (The Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Gloucestershire 1: The Cotswolds: Cotswolds Pt. 1 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Harrow on the Hill: A photographic portrayal of listed buildings and structures (Historic Buildings Picture Guides)
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  Churches: An Architectural Guide (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Introductions)