Architectural Features : West Elevation

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The west front of St Clare's is simply treated. The large 7 light west window dominates the facade. It is set into a deep splay. The style of the window's tracery could be classed as 'Late Decorated' or Reticulated. Many commentators seem to liken the style of windows of St Clare's to the style as used by the architect  G.F. Bodley.

The three central lights of this west window are divided from the outer lights by sharply chamfered King mullions, and the lower panel of each of the seven lights has a carved stone shield. Above the window is a cross of Storeton stone set into the brickwork at the top of the gable.