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As part of a broad survey of the built environment of the north-east of
England I've been carrying out for the North-East Regional Research
Framework I've got to thinking about post-medieval and modern non-Christian
places of worship. In this area we have a couple of listed synagogues and
also some Jewish cemeteries. However, I've been wondering more generally
about other places of worship, such as mosques, gudwaras and hindu temples.
How far have these been looked at from a heritage perspective? Where are
the oldest mosques etc in the UK, when were they first used; presumably the
earliest ones were not purpose built (I'm thinking of some of the
fascinating sequences of re-use found in East London: Huguenot chapel to
synagogue to mosque). When were the first ones purpose built? Have any been
listed? Are they a feature of landscapes that should be protected- what are
the best ways of conserving living religious sites.
I'm sure there must be stuff written on thi, but I can't find it. Is there
a Hindu or Islamic equivalent of the Survey of Built Jewish Heritage?
any thoughts leads or comments would be greatly appreciated
cheers
David
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Dr David Petts
North East Regional Research Framework Project Officer
Archaeology Section
Durham County Council
Phone: (0191) 383 4225
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