Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Date of Designation
24/06/1986
Date of Amendment
30/03/1995
Name of Property
Former Chapel at former Polytechnic of Wales
Unitary Authority
Vale of Glamorgan
Location
In grounds immediately to NW of Old College Building a spacious elevated site to N of town centre. Site bounded by Buttrills, Barry, and College Roads; terraced grounds to S. Built as non-denominational chapel for students.
Broad Class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
History
Built as chapel. Circa 1930 in Wrenaissance style, Art Deco detailing.
Exterior
Single storey 3-window red brick former chapel; open pediment treatment with pilasters to gable ends, slate roof, timber dentil cornices. Thermal window treatment with keyblocks to ends; 3-light transomed windows to sides. Lean-to vestry, cut down chimney to rear. Plain parapet porch to E end, central window flanked by octagonal windows; Art Deco door case with anthemion finial. Interior converted to residential accommodation.
Reason for designation
Included for group value with other listed buildings on site.
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