Shrine, a replica of the grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes and flanking stone pylons is a Grade II listed building in the Cannock Chase local planning authority area, England. First listed on 9 May 2016. Shrine.
Shrine, a replica of the grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes and flanking stone pylons
- WRENN ID
- cold-pedestal-curlew
- Grade
- II
- Local Planning Authority
- Cannock Chase
- Country
- England
- Date first listed
- 9 May 2016
- Type
- Shrine
- Source
- Historic England listing
Description
Shrine honouring Our Lady of Lourdes, inspired by the original grotto at Lourdes, built between 1927-1934.
MATERIALS: concrete-and-stone grotto on the front of a man-made earthen mound; flanked by stone pylons. PLAN: a raised hollow that faces west onto an enclosed ceremonial square.
DESCRIPTION: in front of the church’s west end is a concrete and stone-clad ceremonial grotto with the masonry dressed to replicate natural stone. The grotto consists of a sheltered raised paved platform and in one corner is a niche containing a statue of Our Lady. The altar stone and pulpit are later additions.
SUBSIDIARY FEATURES: the grotto is flanked on either side by a set of six art deco-style stone pylons with vacant niches.
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