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(Click the No__ will bring up a reference map) The Layer Cake Church (No 12): Constructed in 1859, received its name from both its elaborate ornament and the use of its interior. During the 1890's the Presbyterians occupied the lower storey, or layer, while the Anglicans used the upper storey as a church hall. Built by the village carpenter, Abraham Harris, it is the town's best example of Gothic revival architecture. Each gable contains strongly pointed windows comprised of groupings of lancets, with the eaves enriched by elaborate vergeboards. At one time finials enlivened the peaks of each gable. Strangely out of keeping with the structure's overall Gothic quality is the recessed and classical east doorway. Here a heavy entablature rests on a pair of pilasters and three columns supported by arches. Behind is the double door flanked by round-headed side lights.