The architect, Maxwell Bury, used a very simple form, being influenced by the primitive churches, with an apsidal chancel. The exterior is board and batten with a slate roof and the chapel is particularly well sited on Bishopdale Hill with fine mature trees to enhance the setting.
The interior is noteworthy for its various adornments and features which include and unusual full immersion font in the Baptistery. Architecturally it is very attractive inside and out being a very good example of the smaller scale work of Maxwell Bury who also designed the main building of Otago University and the former Provincial Council Chambers in Nelson. The chapel's association with Nelson's first two bishops is also significant.
List Entry Information
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 1
Access
Private/No Public Access
List Number
249
Date Entered
6th September 1984
Date of Effect
6th September 1984
City/District Council
Nelson City
Region
Nelson Region
Legal description
Lot 1 DP 9329
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 1
Access
Private/No Public Access
List Number
249
Date Entered
6th September 1984
Date of Effect
6th September 1984
City/District Council
Nelson City
Region
Nelson Region
Legal description
Lot 1 DP 9329
Historical and Associated Iwi / Hapū / Whānau
Other Information
This place was identified as significant under previous legislation with different information requirements. It remains significant under the current legislation. There is opportunity under our legislation and policies to add to this information. Further information about this place may be available from the Central Regional Office of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. Please note that entry on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rarangi Korero identifies only the heritage values of the property concerned, and should not be construed as advice on the state of the property, or as a comment of its soundness or safety, including in regard to earthquake risk, safety in the event of fire, or insanitary conditions. This historic place was registered under the Historic Places Act 1980. The following text is the original citation considered by the NZHPT Board at the time of registration. Information in square brackets indicate modifications made after the paper was considered by the NZHPT Board.
Historical and Associated Iwi / Hapū / Whānau
Other Information
This place was identified as significant under previous legislation with different information requirements. It remains significant under the current legislation. There is opportunity under our legislation and policies to add to this information. Further information about this place may be available from the Central Regional Office of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. Please note that entry on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rarangi Korero identifies only the heritage values of the property concerned, and should not be construed as advice on the state of the property, or as a comment of its soundness or safety, including in regard to earthquake risk, safety in the event of fire, or insanitary conditions. This historic place was registered under the Historic Places Act 1980. The following text is the original citation considered by the NZHPT Board at the time of registration. Information in square brackets indicate modifications made after the paper was considered by the NZHPT Board.
Former Usages
General Usage: Religion
Specific Usage: Chapel
Former Usages
General Usage: Religion
Specific Usage: Chapel
