Chapel Of The Assumption Convent is a Grade II listed building in the Kensington and Chelsea local planning authority area, England. First listed on 7 November 1984. Chapel. 8 related planning applications.
Chapel Of The Assumption Convent
- WRENN ID
- old-screen-willow
- Grade
- II
- Local Planning Authority
- Kensington and Chelsea
- Country
- England
- Date first listed
- 7 November 1984
- Type
- Chapel
- Address
- Chapel Of The Assumption Convent, Kensington Square W8, W8 5HH
- OS grid reference
- TQ 257 794
- Coordinates
- 51.49995, -0.19016
- Source
- Historic England listing
Description
The Chapel of the Assumption Convent is a 1875 Gothic style building designed by Goldie. Constructed of yellow brick with red and black brick and stone trimmings, the chapel has a gable facing the square and is roofed with slate. The central gabled entrance features a pointed arch flanked by traceried windows, topped by a central rose window with plate tracery. The interior is aisleless and features a coved barrel vault constructed in timber. A triple chancel arch is supported by giant granite columns, and a tall clerestory provides additional light. The chapel contains frescos by Westlake.
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- Sale history — 2 transactions since 1995
- Related listed building consents — 8 applications
- Detailed attributes — period, style, materials, features
- Flood risk assessment
- Radon risk assessment
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