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Founded by James Wells 1815
Dove Bell ID: 59654 Tower ID: 23286 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Shanklin: St Paul, Gatten
Diocese of Portsmouth
Church, 629148
This church is on the Heritage at Risk Register (verified 2024-11-14)
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Overview
Grid reference: SZ 582 817
St Paul’s church is situated in Regent Street in the town of Shanklin close to the shops and housing and is a grade II listed stone built building. The church has a tower which is a visible landmark in Shanklin. St Paul’s is a Victorian church, built in the 1880’s.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 675 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
St Paul’s is a Victorian church built in the 1880’s. The church has recently undergone major works on repairing the roof and securing the stability of the tower.
Interior
Interior Description
The inside of the church has been painted though it is apparent that there are paintings on the walls where new paint has peeled off. The chancel has a curtain behind which are the creeds, ten commandments and more paintings of grape and vines.
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: SZ 582 817
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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