19th century, New Church of Jerusalem, Brightlingsea (EHER 34241)

Late 19th century church by E. C Gosling.

Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import. Swedenborgian church built circa 1867/68. The architect was E.C. Gosling, of 44 Chancery Lane, London and the builder Mr. Lake of Brightlingsea at a cost of £1,150.00. It is constructed from gault and red brick and the roof is not visible from road. It is two storeys and has a parapet in addition to moulded cornice follows through pilaster capitals and pilasters. It has three bays. The central bay breaks forward with moulded open pediment raised above parapet and supported by pilasters. 1:2:1 round headed first floor windows, those to central bay with circular light over under a round headed recessed arch. Left and right segmental headed ground floor windows, all with diamond leaded glass and stained glass margins. Steps approach the central panelled double doors and round headed doorway, double side pilasters with moulded capitals, flat canopy over. <1> <2>