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Detached ten-bay two-storey convent, built in 1890, having projecting gabled end bays to front (south) elevation, two-bay two-storey extension with cast-iron water tank and multiple-bay two-storey extensions to rear (north) elevation, five-bay double-height chapel to east elevation, gable-fronted single-bay two-storey block to west, three-bays deep. Pitched slate roof with rendered chimneystacks, limestone copings and cross finials to end bays and louvered vent having cast-iron cross finial. Lined-and-ruled rendered walls with render quoins, moulded stringcourse and plinth course. Round-headed niches to end bays, gable apexes having render surrounds, plinths and statues. Inscribed marble plaque to east elevation with render surround. Camber-headed openings having render surrounds, painted stone sills and one-over-one pane timber sliding sash windows. Paired round-headed openings to end bays, first floor with shared painted stone sills, render surrounds and one-over-one pane timber sliding sash windows. Paired camber-headed openings to end bays, ground floor having shared painted stone sills, render surrounds and one-over-one pane timber sliding sash windows. Square-headed openings to west block with concrete sills and one-over-one pane timber sliding sash windows. Camber-headed openings to east elevation having painted stone sills, render surrounds and one-over-one pane timber sliding sash windows. Paired round-headed opening to extension, rear elevation with shared painted stone sill and one-over-one pane timber sliding sash windows. Camber-headed and round-headed openings to rear elevation having painted stone sills and one-over-one timber sliding sash windows. Camber-headed opening to front with render surround comprising fluted pilasters supporting hoodmoulding over glazed overlight and double-leaf timber panelled doors. Limestone steps having copings to entrance. Camber-headed opening to rear elevation with glazed overlight over timber panelled door. Rubble limestone boundary walls to site.
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