Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
6953
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
31/05/1961
Date of Amendment
04/11/2005
Name of Property
Former Bethel Chapel (Boots), including Re-built Wall to rear
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Powys
Community
Brecon
Town
Brecon
Locality
Easting
304580
Northing
228637
Street Side
NE
Location
At NE end of Bethel Square.
Description
Broad Class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Period
History
Circa 1850-52, with the interior containing seating for 800 people. Converted to commercial use in 1990s
Exterior
Former chapel. Stone building in classical style Slate hipped roof. The symmetrical entrance front consists of a wide central projection with pilasters, surmounted by a large open pediment with a circular field with inscription in its tympanum. Below the pediment, a broad elliptical arch encloses large modern shop window. To each side of this, a doorway with pointed head and dripstone and 2-leaf fielded panelled doors. Central projection flanked to each side by a narrow pilastered bay marked by a tall round-headed sash window with intersecting tracery. Returns with five similar sash windows. To rear, 2 round-headed windows with intersecting tracery, in end bays round-headed doorways with overlights.
Also to rear, the re-built former forecourt wall and railings.
Interior
Interior has been converted to commercial use but retains panelled ceiling, and rear of front arch has relief decoration.
Reason for designation
Mid C19 chapel with strong design which has retained its overall form in conversion.
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