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Dove Bell ID: 64256 Tower ID: 25512 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
West Leigh: St Alban
Overview
Grid reference: SU 724 80
The church was dedicated in 1966, building having begun in 1965. The church complex was designed by David Nye of Guildford, and is typical of a large number of churches built by his practice in the 1950s ansd 60s.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Description of Archaeology and History
The church was dedicated in 1966, building having begun in 1965. The church complex was designed by David Nye of Guildford, and is typical of a large number of churches built by his practice in the 1950s ansd 60s. It was built for the modest sum of £38,000, but by mid 1980s those initial economies were starting to have high maitenance implications. Between 1992 and 1994 there was a major restoration, including recovering of the flat roof, recladding and redecoration externally, and relining and redecoration internally. A disabled toilet and associated alterations were constructed in 2006.
Exterior Description
The main spaces of the building are formed by two large open structures (Church and Hall) with a Chapel and ancillary space between them. A vestry and office are located to the east of the church and a smaller meeting room with kitchen and servery are located to the west of the large hall.
The structure of the church and large hall are formed with laminated wood beams which are exposed and visible from the interior. The church has a steeply pitched roof covered with concrete tiles with a centrally located lead covered spire. The large hall has a shallow pitched roof covered with roofing felt. The remaining roofs are flat and covered with roofing felt.
Externally the walls are covereds with a reconstitued stone cladding panels made material known as 'Petrarch' which are installed as a cladding system screw fixed to a carriers system of softwood timber battens. The panels are sealed along all horizontal and vertical joints between panels with a felexible mastic sealant.
Interior
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: SU 724 80
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
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