Hampshire Treasures

Volume 11 ( Portsmouth)

Group 3 - Man-made Features (H. M. Naval Base)
Description and Date:	Church C.18
Remarks:	St. Ann's Church. Plain red brick construction, with five round-headed windows in two tiers and a recessed window bay at north east end. The south west end damaged during the war and restored in 1955 with reconstructed cupola over pedimented gable end. Interior has ceiling rose with fluting and leaf patterns. Above chancel arch is stucco moulding of swagged curtain with urns. The design is said to be by Admiralty Surveyor John Marquand built in 1785-6, though Thomas Telford who was working in the dockyard at this time may have been involved.
Protection:	T&CP Act CA
Grid Ref.:
Punchcard No.:	2701 35

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