Lambeth Mission: St Mary
Overview
Grid reference: TQ 311 791
The present building erected to the design of P.C. Hardwick. Hardwick's church is of course Kentish ragstone with dressings of limestone and a slated roof. The tower is of four stages, the top stage showing clearly that it was rebuilt in the 19th century.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Nave, north and south aisles, chancel with north and south chapels, west tower, south porch.
Description of Archaeology and History
14th century tower (top storey rebuilt by William Rogers in 1834-5); the rest rebuilt in a 14th century style by Philip Hardwick, 1851-2. The tower is all that retains of the former mediaeval church.
Exterior Description
The present building erected to the design of P.C. Hardwick. Hardwick's church is of course Kentish ragstone with dressings of limestone and a slated roof.
The tower is of four stages, the top stage showing clearly that it was rebuilt in the 19th century. The parapet is battlemented, and a staircase turret rises in the south-east corner.
The large east window is of fives principal lights, with elaborate tracery in the head, formerly containing glass by O'Connor (destroyed during the War) which had been erected as a memorial to William Howley, Archbishop from 1828-48. The original features of the west windows had disappeared by 1850 and Hardwick introduceda large rose window and two narrow lancets.
Building Fabric and Features
Stained Glass
Postwar
East window. By Francis Stephens.
Stained Glass
West (rose) window. By Francis Stephens.
Stained Glass
Pelham, chapel: south window. By Francis Stephens.
Building Materials
Kentish Ragstone
Slate
Limestone
Interior
Interior Description
The plan is the same as the old church, and the unequal width of the bays between the octagonal piers of the nave arcade suggests that they stand on the sites of the original ones. The nave roof is of open timbered construction, divided into seven bays by arched trusses, and the chancel has a boarded barrel vault ceiling of oak, divided into panels by moulded ribs brought down on to a carved and embattled cornice. Separating the chancel from the Howard and Pelham chapels are tall, well -moulded arches.
At the west end the chapel is divided from the south aisle of the nave by oak panelling formerly fronting the west gallery and bearing an inscription to Canon F.G. Pelham, Earl of Chichester, and Rector from 1884-94. The chapel at the east end of the north aisle was formed to the design of W. Randoll Blacking, 1923.
Fixtures and fittings
Reredos
1888
Framed panel from Tinworth's former reredos, now on north wall of nave. Other pieces are stored in an outhouse.
Rail
17th Century
Communion rails: From Addington Palace, but said to have originally been in All Saints', Maidstone, (Some in Baptistery).
Font (object)
1852
Stone font, elaborately carved.
Font (object)
1899
Total immersionfont in marble. Designed by J. Arthur Reeve and made by Farmer and Brindley; given in memory of Archbishop Benson.
Pulpit
Late 17th Century
Came from St James Kennington in 1796.
Lectern
1890
Brass eagle
Organ (object)
1701
By Renatus Harris.
Clock
1868
Tower clock by J. Moore of Clerkenwell.
Stall
1885
Choir stalls by J. Oldrid Scott.
Pew (object)
1885
By J. Oldrid Scott.
Churchyard
Grid reference: TQ 311 791
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.
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