Description

J J Stevenson architect, 1883, incorporating 1834 church.
Gothic; T-plan, 2-stage square tower at north gable; 2 low
bays to south with gabled porch at east. Rubble-built, with
ashlar dressings. Tower has geometric-traceried and pointed
north (chancel) window, pointed and louvred belfry opening
with simple Y-tracery to each face above; crenellated
parapet with spouts enclosing broached slated and
ship-finialed spire.
East elevation: geometric-traceried transept window, 3 bays to
body of church each with hood-moulded and traceried pointed
window. Shaped skews, corbelled gablet (?cut-down stack or
belfry) above south gable. Slated roofs. Interior: several 20th
century leaded glass windows; artists include Morris; Heaton,
Butler and Bayne; Powell; Dearle; Rev Arthur Allen; Gordon and
Alfred Webster. Pulpit by Bennet; 1915 Communion table and
lectern both designed and carved by Rev Arthur Allen.

Statement of Interest

Ecclesiastical Building in use as such.

Spire finial is a model of the yacht 'Latifa' dedicated 1951

as a memorial to Wm. Fyfe of Fairlie, naval architect.

The pulpit was exhibited at the 1888 Empire exhibition.

(information from Largs historical society).

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17830894

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Recommended Books

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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair by Hunt. Roger ( 2008 ) Hardcover
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  This Old House: Restoring, Rehabilitating, and Renovating an Older House
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  Staffordshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Listed Buildings, Conservation Areas and Monuments
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  For the Record
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  Development and Design of Heritage Sensitive Sites: Strategies for Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas