King's Heath: St Augustine
Overview
Grid reference: SP 735 626
A 1950’s church of red brick, occupying a large plot on a green in a quiet north-western suburb of Northampton, characterised by terraced contemporary houses arranged around crescents. It was designed as a church hall but became a dual purpose building, as funds to build the church to the south of it were not forthcoming. This is a simple building, designed and built with economy in mind.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
The church itself is a long box, vestry and ancillary rooms off the south wall of the east end and porch on the south side of the west end with toilets.
Dimensions:
Main hall 15m (49ft) by 8m (26ft).
Description of Archaeology and History
The church was built in 1956 at low cost. It was designed as a church hall but became a dual purpose building, as funds to build the church to the south of it were not forthcoming (plans displayed in the church).
Exterior Description
This is a simple building, designed and built with economy in mind. It is basically a long low block with ancillary rooms coming off the south side. The windows are long and rectangular, one to each bay with a group of three to the west end. Shouldered gables. Dedication plaque at west end.
Interior
Interior Description
Moving inside the building is plain, whitewashed, divided into two by a wooden screen with a sliding central section.Panelled wood dado, panelled ceiling with arched profile. Fixed communion rails but no fixed seating, plain wooden chairs. Red carpet over woodblock.
Fixtures and fittings
Altar
Plain table, dark stained wood with thick chamfered legs, perhaps older than the church and brought from elsewhere.
Organ (object)
2 electronic organs.
Rail
Steel and wood.
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 735 626
Burial and War Grave Information
It is unknown whether the building is consecrated.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has war graves.
National Heritage record for England designations
There are no records of National Heritage assets within the curtilage of this site.
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
There are no records of Ancient, Veteran or Notable Trees within the curtilage of this site.
Renewables
| Renewable | Installed |
|---|---|
| Solar PV Panels | No |
| Solar Thermal Panels | No |
| Biomass | No |
| Wind Turbine | No |
| Air Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ev Charging | No |
Species summary
There are no records of species within the curtilage of this site.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
'Seek advice' Species
More information on species and action to be taken upon discovery.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
Further information
Sources
Quinquennial Inspections
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