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Dove Bell ID: 63694 Tower ID: 25448 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Southsea: St Luke
Diocese of Portsmouth
Church, 629111
https://www.stlukessouthsea.church/This church is on the Heritage at Risk Register (verified 2024-11-14)
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Overview
Grid reference: SU 643 1
The church was completed in 1861 and consecrated in 1864. The building was designed by Thomas Hellyer following a competition. The design - nave, aisles, apse and a 'west' gallery – have references to Norman style but interior is fairly plain There are dormer windows which take the place of a clerestory. The church is built with bricks but the exterior is of flint with stone dressings. The interior is a five bay arcade of red and yellow brick columns with scalloped capitals. The aisles have plasterwork with some modern wainscoting added on the 'north' and 'south' walls. The church contains an apsed sanctuary with large text boards and a ceiled semi-dome.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 592 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The church was completed in 1861 and consecrated in 1864. The church is little changed since it was built except that some of the pews have been removed and the west gallery has been changed to accommodate an organ.
Exterior Description
. The church is built with bricks but the exterior is of flint with stone dressings. In addition to the dormer windows, light comes from nine windows in the 'north' aisle and ten in the 'south' aisle and three more in the apse.
Interior
Interior Description
The design - nave, aisles, apse and a 'west' gallery – have references to Norman style but interior is fairly plain There are dormer windows which take the place of a clerestory. The interior is a five bay arcade of red and yellow brick columns with scalloped capitals. The aisles have plasterwork with some modern wainscoting added on the 'north' and 'south' walls. The church contains an apsed sanctuary with large text boards and a ceiled semi-dome.
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: SU 643 1
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
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