Weight: 553 lbs Diameter: 28.75" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1842
Dove Bell ID: 52410 Tower ID: 19195 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Clapham: St John the Evangelist
Diocese of Southwark
Church, 637031
http://www.christchurchstjohn.comOverview
Grid reference: TQ 300 759
Pale grey stock brick with stucco details, window surrounds and doorframes. The portico at the east end of the church which faces the street is based on the Erechtheum on the Acropolis in Athens (c . B.C. 420-390).
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
A rectangular temple plan with hexastyle portico at the east end, of five windows in each side wall and three in the west wall. There is a small vestry extension built around 1914.
Dimensions:
(internally) about 94 feet by 53 feet.
Footprint of Church buildings: 617 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
By T. Marsh Nelson of 7 Charles Street, St. James's. Built by subscription in 1840-2.
Exterior Description
Pale grey stock brick with stucco details, window surrounds and doorframes. The portico at the east end of the church which faces the street is based on the Erechtheum on the Acropolis in Athens (c . B.C. 420-390). The portico has six columns of the Ionic order carried cut in brick covered with stucco. These stand upon a stone plinth, and the orders of the entablature and pediment above follow an exactly those of the Erechtheum and St. Pancras. The detail of the ovolo and egg and dart mouldings is very finely modelled, as is the bard of santhemion which encircles the columns just below the capitals. There is no decoration within the pediment, the effect of the whole facade being purposely severe.
Within the portico are three doors, the central one again carefully drawn from the Greek building, even down to the details of rosettes round to the frame, the console brackets at the top and the band of anthemion along the front of the lintel which they support.
The side walls of the church each have five windows with slightly battered frames following the shape of the doorways, all carried out in stucco as before. At each end are slim pilasters emphasising the corners.
The west wall has three more such windows and below them is a small vestry. The pediment above is a plainer version (without the decorative mouldings) of that on the east front.
Interior
Interior Description
The external arrangementssuggests that internally the church will face west, but in fact the blocked central door is explained by the fact that the church follows orthodox orientation, and the high altar. is placed against the wall at the east end. The door therefore which forms the entrance leads into the south aisle under the gallery, having first passed under the organ.
The gallery is the only feature of the original furnishing of the church which remains, and it formerly was more extensive, passing round the east end, and thus making a full circuit of the church. The original box pews remain in the galleries. The ceiling of the church is flat, with no interruption at all save five rectangular recesses down the centre, each containing a plaster floret.
The rest of the interior arrangement belongs to the 1883 re-modelling and subsequent alterations. The nave is seated with Victorian pine pews, and the choir stalls are a vague attempt as the style of Wren.
The chancel is structurally undivided from the nave, distinguished from it in level and in being made narrower by the vestry and organ.
Fixtures and fittings
Reredos
The reredos is Memorial to the First World War and incorporates tablets with the names of the fallen.
Altar
The altar is of solid oak and incorporates a carved representation of The Light of the World.
Organ (object)
The organ is by Brindley and Foster, of three manuals with only 28 speaking stops.
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: TQ 300 759
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.
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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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