Kempt Shore Presbyterian Church
5659 Highway 215, Kempt Shore, Nova Scotia, B0N, Canada
Formally Recognized:
1995/09/19
Other Name(s)
n/a
Links and documents
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Construction Date(s)
1865/01/01 to 1865/12/31
Listed on the Canadian Register:
2009/03/16
Statement of Significance
Description of Historic Place
The Kempt Shore Presbyterian Church is located on the west side of Highway 215, Kempt Shore, Nova Scotia, approximately at the confluence of the Avon River and the Minas Basin. The wood frame structure is located on the original site. The land, cemetery and building are included in the municipal designation.
Heritage Value
The Kempt Shore Presbyterian Church is valued as a landmark in the community and for the unobstructed view of the Minas Basin. Located at the site of a family, and later a community, cemetery, the land was donated to the Presbyterian Church of Scotland by George and Martha Armstrong in 1858. The church was built in 1865 by the congregation and Armstrong family, who operated a shipyard from 1835 until 1850.
After the formation of the United Church of Canada, the Kempt Shore Church continued to be used for regular services. In 1967, the church was closed for regular services; however it remains in use for weddings and funerals.
The wood frame church sits on a sandstone block foundation with a full basement.It has not had any exterior alterations with the exception of the installation of asphalt shingles. The interior of the church is largely unchanged with original pews and kerosene lamps and a central wood stove. No major alterations have been made with the exception for the installation of asphalt roof shingles.
Source: Windsor-West Hants Joint Planning Advisory Committee Heritage Property files
Character-Defining Elements
Character defining elements of the Kempt Shore Presbyterian Church include:
- simple wood frame construction;
- steep shingled steeple;
- Gothic Revival windows;
- wood shingle exterior;
- cemetery surrounding the church;
- location overlooking the Minas Basin.
Recognition
Jurisdiction
Nova Scotia
Recognition Authority
Local Governments (NS)
Recognition Statute
Heritage Property Act
Recognition Type
Municipally Registered Property
Recognition Date
1995/09/19
Historical Information
Significant Date(s)
n/a
Theme - Category and Type
- Building Social and Community Life
- Religious Institutions
- Building Social and Community Life
- Community Organizations
Function - Category and Type
Current
Historic
- Religion, Ritual and Funeral
- Religious Facility or Place of Worship
- Religion, Ritual and Funeral
- Mortuary Site, Cemetery or Enclosure
Architect / Designer
n/a
Builder
n/a
Additional Information
Location of Supporting Documentation
Windsor-West Hants Joint Planning Advisory Committee 76 Morison Drive Windsor, NS B0N 2T0 902-798-6900
Cross-Reference to Collection
Fed/Prov/Terr Identifier
25MNS0002
Status
Published
Related Places
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