St Clare, CAVAN Main St, Roman Catholic

Forming part of a significant group of buildings associated with the former St. Joseph's Convent, School and Orphanage, this chapel is a fine example of late nineteenth-century convent architecture. The plan form is simple with Gothic-Revival detailing to the windows and entrances, distinguished by surrounds of chamfered yellow brick which are a feature of this period. It exhibits the attractive use of local sandstone on a relatively plain exterior, which contrasts with the rich colours of the interior. It retains all of its original detailing, including many features of considerable artistic merit, notably the richly carved joinery details and elaborately decorated stained glass. Of particular interest is the first level balcony for the nuns' private worship which connected internally to the main convent building.

[National Inventory of Architectural Heritage]