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Dutch Reformed Church, Stockenstroom Street, Cradock

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Anonymous
Post date: 07/08/2012
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Archive Import
History: This church building is situated on the same site where the first Dutch Reformed Church in Cradock was built between 1821 and 1824. Construction work on the present church commenced in January 1864 and it was consecrated on 10 September 1868. As regards its architecture, this particularly tall church shows a remarkable resemblance to the Church of St Martin-in-the-Fields in London. The building is in the neo-classical style with tall Doric pillars and a beautiful pulpit.
Visual Description: Impressive neo-classical church based on Sir Christopher Wren's design for St Martin in the Field, Trafalgar Square, London. Fine detailing in stone, especially clock tower. Impressive pedimented stepped entrance supported by stone columns.
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Construction Date: 1864-1866
Materials: Slate stone.
Catalogue: Cradock, No: O.1, Significance Category:

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Bibliography archive: Radford B20
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