Former Upper Independent Chapel, Heckmondwike
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Former Upper Independent Chapel, Heckmondwike
Image: © Stephen Richards Taken: 15 Jun 2012
A remarkable building and quite unexpected. Or, as Pevsner had it, "monstrously showy". Certainly ill-disciplined, but the overall effect dazzles. The asymmetrical towers, presumably not the intention, do nag though. By a local man, Arthur Stott, 1888-90. Grade II* listed. Converted to flats.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.709165
Longitude
-1.664546