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Mount Vernon Hospital Chapel

A Grade II* Listed Building in Northwood, London

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Coordinates

Latitude: 51.6145 / 51°36'52"N

Longitude: -0.4436 / 0°26'36"W

OS Eastings: 507859

OS Northings: 191779

OS Grid: TQ078917

Mapcode National: GBR 2N.SZJ

Mapcode Global: VHFSS.8PB5

Plus Code: 9C3XJH74+RH

Entry Name: Mount Vernon Hospital Chapel

Listing Date: 6 September 1974

Grade: II*

Source: Historic England

Source ID: 1358386

English Heritage Legacy ID: 202943

ID on this website: 101358386

Location: Batchworth Heath, Hillingdon, London, HA6

County: London

District: Hillingdon

Electoral Ward/Division: Northwood

Parish: Non Civil Parish

Built-Up Area: Hillingdon

Traditional County: Middlesex

Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Greater London

Church of England Parish: Holy Trinity Northwood

Church of England Diocese: London

Tagged with: Chapel

Description


1. 5018 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD (South Side) NORTHWOOD Mount Vernon Hospital Chapel TQ 09 SE 38/375 II* 2. 1904 by F L Wheeler. Building in Art Nouveau style, of closely set knapped flint with ashlar dressings. Bay divisions are tall battered buttresses crowned by carved medallions with masks. Along north and south walls 5-light stone-mullioned and transomed windows fill the 4 bay spaces. Square west tower with battered buttresses at angles and lights, only in top stage, recessed under segmental relieving arches. Low-pitched swept tiled roof, with central spike and visible rafter ends at eaves. West door, also under segmental relieving arch, flanked by carved reliefs and side walls. Projecting 2-storey north vestry extension, with traceried window, at east end. Large high east window also traceried. Main roof tiled with east gable; chancel projects slightly from this. Inside of very high quality material and workmanship. Carved oak fittings include organ gallery, west pews, choir stall and choir screen with free serpentine garland to top beam. Excellent metal work inlaid with enamels and semi-precious stones. Sanctuary walls also inlaid with coloured stones and mosaic.

Listing NGR: TQ0769392071

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