Wilson Road Synagogue
Former Orthodox synagogue in Sheffield, England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Wilson Road Synagogue is a former Orthodox Jewish congregation and synagogue, located at 11 Wilson Road, Ecclesall, Sheffield, England, in the United Kingdom. The congregation was formed in 1914 and worshiped in the Ashkenazi rite until the congregation was dissolved in 1997.
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Wilson Road Synagogue | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Orthodox Judaism (former) |
Rite | Nusach Ashkenaz |
Ecclesiastical or organisational status | |
Location | |
Location | 11 Wilson Road, Ecclesall, Sheffield, England S11 8RN |
Country | United Kingdom |
Location of the former synagogue in Sheffield | |
Geographic coordinates | 53°22′11″N 1°29′56″W |
Architecture | |
Architect(s) | Mansell Jenkinson |
Type | Synagogue architecture |
Style | Neo-classical |
Date established | 1914 (as a congregation) |
Completed | 1930 |
Capacity | 970 worshipers |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
Official name | Synagogue, Wilson Road |
Type | Listed building |
Designated | 11 February 1992 |
Reference no. | 1270715 |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
Official name | Succah 2 metres south west of synagogue |
Type | Listed building |
Designated | 11 February 1992 |
Reference no. | 1254575 |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
Official name | Boundary wall and gates to synagogue, Wilson Road |
Type | Listed building |
Designated | 11 February 1992 |
Reference no. | 1067334 |
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The building has been used as a church since 2000.