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Post date: 07/08/2012
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MEDIUM LANDMARK VALUE. COMMERCIAL CONTEXT. ORNATE WROUGHT IRON FENCE AND GATES.
MEDIUM LANDMARK VALUE. COMMERCIAL CONTEXT. ORNATE WROUGHT IRON FENCE AND GATES.
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History: This predominantly neo-Gothic building probably dates from the eighteen-fifties and was used for several decades as a school by the Wesleyans. The building has been used as a synagogue since 1908. With the two adjoining buildings, which were also originally erected by the Wesleyan Church, it forms an impressive building complex.
Visual Description: ELONGATED PLAN BELOW RIDGED AND PARAPET GABLED ROOF WITH A CENTRAL ENTRANCE IN THE GABLE. THE GALE IS SEMI-CIRCULAR IN FORM AND DECORATED WITH ORNATE PLASTER MOULDINGS. FENESTRATION MAKES USE OF 4 PANE CASEMENT WINDOWS WITH TRIANGULAR FANLIGHTS.
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Condition: Good
Construction Date: 1890
Materials: CORRUGATED IRON ROOF ON PLASTERED BRICK WALLS
Catalogue: Frescura, 1987 (a), No: 046, Significance Category: