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Victoria Street United Free Church (Former), 69, Victoria Street, Dundee

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General Details and Location

Category
AT RISK
Name of Building
Victoria Street United Free Church (Former)
Other Name(s)
Address
69, Victoria Street, Dundee
Locality
Postcode
Planning Authority
Divisional Area
Reference No
2330
Listing Category
B
OS Grid Ref
NO 40895 31053
Location Type
Urban
HS Reference No
44964

Description

Italianate rectangular plan with tower at angle. Squared rubble with ashlar dressings. Elevation: central 4 bays with 2 tiers of round-arched windows with bracketted cills and linking impost-level band course, corbelled cornice and pediment with oculus. Similar windows in 2 advanced right bays with pierced parapet. Round headed entrance with console keystone in SW angle. Square section bell tower over with twin arched louvred openings and oculus to each face, main cornice and pierced parapets, blind at eaves level and crowning tower. Stylized urn angle finials. 10 window E elevation, windows paired in consoled recesses between plain pilasters. 1-storey porch.Simple 2-storey 2 by 3-bay hall with oval and circular gable windows and 1-storey link to church Interior: completely reconstructed. (Historic Environment Scotland List Entry)
Building Dates
1875
Architects
Charles Edward and TS Robertson

Category of Risk and Development History

Condition
Fair
Category of Risk
Low
Exemptions to State of Risk
Field Visits
February 2003
, January 2006, 12/03/2010, 13/5/2016
Development History
February 2003: External inspection reveals that the church remains in generally good condition, with parts of the ground and first floors in use. A company seems to be undertaking some works, although their extent is unclear. January 2006: External inspection: The building may not be occupied but is in good condition. Continue to monitor.
March 2010: External inspection finds the front of the building appears to have had some attention in the last few years. Otherwise, it appears to be unmaintained, possibly derelict for a number of years. There are bushes growing on flat surfaces and the window frames require maintenance. The building is partly (possibly ground floor only) in use as a sport hall. Moved to At Risk.
13 May 2016: External inspection finds the building remains in much the same condition as seen previously. Some vegetation growth is evident to flat surfaces, a downpipe to rear is leaking and masonry is eroded in places. The building may remain in partial use.
5 April 2024: Desk-based assessment suggests building remains partially in use as a gym.

Guides to Development

Conservation Area
Planning Authority Contact
PAC Telephone Number
01382 433105

Availability

Current Availability
Unknown
Appointed Agents
Price
Occupancy
Part
Occupancy Type
Unknown
Present/Former Uses
BARR original text : Church/Convent/Monastery to Hotel/Hostel, BARR original text : Hotel/Hostel to Community Hall, BARR original text : Community Hall to Stadium/Sports Centre
Name of Owners
unverified see FAQ on ascertaining ownership
Type of Ownership
Unknown

Information Services

Additional Contacts/Information Source
Bibliography
Online Resources
Classification
Churches and Chapels
Original Entry Date
14-FEB-03
Date of Last Edit
24/05/2016