Church of the Ascension, Crownhill, Grade II listed church building in Crownhill, Plymouth, England.
The Church of the Ascension features a maroon vaulted ceiling, unplastered Buckfastleigh limestone walls, and slender pillars supporting a concrete structure.
Architect Robert Potter designed this religious building which opened in 1958 to serve the expanding population of the Crownhill residential area.
The interior contains a twelve-part east window created by Geoffrey Clarke RA and a baldaccino altar canopy painted by artist Robert Medley RA.
The church building provides level access throughout, with parking facilities available within 250 meters and convenient connections to public transportation.
The architectural design combines traditional Buckfastleigh limestone with modern concrete elements, representing mid-20th century ecclesiastical construction methods.
Location: City of Plymouth
Architects: Robert Potter
Official opening: 1958
GPS coordinates: 50.40480,-4.13540
Latest update: March 8, 2025 14:25
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