Church Of St Catherine Of Siena

The Church of St Catherine of Siena is a church built between 1958 and 1962, designed by Basil Spence. It is constructed of brown brick with a roof that is not visible. The entrance block of the parish hall is clad in slate. The church features a rectangular nave that curves into a semicircular apsed sanctuary.

On the exterior, the entrance is located on the liturgical south-west side, with the parish hall to the liturgical west, which includes a vestry. To the left of the recessed entrance, there are carved words stating "The Church of St Catherine." The tower is linked to the liturgical south-east and consists of two convex slabs that form a sacristy at ground level, connected by concrete beams above. A patinated bronze sculptural group depicting the crucified Christ is affixed to the east side of the tower.

Inside, the church has no aisles and features vertical slit windows on the north and south walls. The roof slopes upwards towards the chancel, supported by laminated timber beams, with a narrow glazed strip separating the roof deck from the walls. Light is directed onto the east wall through a concealed window at the east end of the nave. The sanctuary is raised by two shallow steps, and the altar, originally raised on two additional steps against the east wall, has been moved forward. The altar is a black painted metal-framed table with a varnished timber top. The font, made of polished limestone with fossils, remains in its original position on the liturgical south side of the sanctuary and has a timber lid with a schematic metal dove.

A large timber cross behind the altar consists of two pairs of overlapping beams, symbolically penetrated by large nails. There are timber sedilia on metal supports and laminated timber pews. An organ is located above the entrance to the sacristy. The church exhibits a strongly sculptural design with a powerful presence. The vicarage is not of special architectural or historic interest.