Nominal: 1087 Hz Weight: 539 lbs Diameter: 29.75" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1901
Dove Bell ID: 60641 Tower ID: 23809 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Stockwell Green: St Andrew
Overview
Grid reference: TQ 306 759
Dates from 1767. Built as a chapel and extended at west end in 1810. Remodelled and tower added by H E Coe 1867 when side and west galleries inserted. Side ones dismantled in 1924. Vestries and Lady Chapel to north added in 1891-2 by A J Pilkington.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Rectangular plan. West tower with access to lobby in base level, in east elevation. Nave with partitioned area to west beneath west balcony and south porch. North chapel beneath parish room (former balcony). Chancel with north organ chamber and south chapel. Stairway to north side. Vestry, choir vestry and parish office on several levels accessed from stairway in north-west corner.
Description of Archaeology and History
Archaeology: Clapham Road, a short distance to the north, follows the route of a Roman road. The Stockwell area was settled in Anglo-Saxon times. The first record of a chapel in Stockwell is in 1351. The plentiful supply of water around Stockwell Green made it a suitable site for a brewery. The earliest reference found to a brewery at Stockwell Green occurs in 1801. Hammerton’s was a successful nearby brewery, hence the name of the hall. No burials but some ashes interred at west end. No previous known buildings on this site. There are a substantial number of records on the Greater London HER and this should be referred to in advance of any development work.
History: Stockwell Green goes back to the C13th when Stockwell was granted manorial status. Legend links Thomas Cromwell with the manor which was demolished c. 1756. Stockwell Green was known for its ‘stoc’ or woods (which disappeared around the C17th) and for its supply of water from springs and wells. The area remained largely rural into the early C19th but developments were taking place between the late C18th and late C19th. Development accelerated following the construction of Westminster bridge in 1750. 1860s main boom in population. Nearby railway stations opened in 1864 and 1866.
An initial petition to build a church in 1711 on land owned by Sir John Thorney-croft was never realised. In 1767 a piece of land was obtained from the Duke of Bedford’s estate, and Stockwell Chapel was built, with costs met by voluntary subscriptions. In 1788 that land, which had been part of Stack Yard Field, was conveyed to the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Bishop of Winchester and the Rector of Lambeth for use as a chapel of ease.
The chapel is recorded as being able to seat 800 in 1844 (church leaflet records first galleries inserted in 1810). The church was remodelled in 1867 including the addition of a bay to the west and the insertion of galleries (just new ones?) to all but the east sides, which increased seating to 1,043 to meet the demands of an increasing local population. A tower was also built at the southwest corner. The works, by the architect Henry Edward Coe (1825-85), were executed in an Italian Romanesque style, at a cost of £2,500. The church reopened in November 1867 and was consecrated in 1868. The grey brick exterior was rendered in the 1880s (as stated in Survey of London, perhaps 1890?). In 1890-1 the church was enlarged by the addition of 2 new vestries to the north side, and the rebuilding of the east gable as well as general repairs, by the architect A J Pilkington (with a grant from the ICBS). The side galleries were removed in 1924. Repairs made in 1960s included retiling the roof, treating wood beetle and redecoration.
Hammerton Hall was built to the north side in 1906, paid for and named after the local brewer, turned temperance campaigner Charles Hammerton.
The church lies within a Conservation Area so relevant controls apply including protection of trees.
Exterior Description
A tall south-west tower with short pyramidal spire has prominence in the local streetscape. The eaves are corbelled, a motif which continues around the church building. It has single light windows in the first stage on each side, two-light louvred openings in the upper stage, with a clock face on each side. In the east elevation, at ground level, is a porch beneath a single light.
The west elevation has a triangular gable with two two-light windows.
The south elevation, a 3-bay nave, is of two-storeys. Two-light segment-headed windows mark the lower floor and two-light round headed windows above (indicative of earlier gallery) with a shallow pitched roof. Windows are simply detailed with stone mullions and surrounds.
A buttress towards the east end marks the separation of the nave and chancel, with a further bay of windows to the east. A large circular east window with plate tracery punctuates the gabled east elevation. The large rose window appears to break up through the entablature and dominates the elevation which faces onto the corner of the road junction. Beneath the rose window are 3 lights (one must be obscured internally by the reredos). Two tiers of lights to north and south are also no longer visible inside.
Along the north elevation a gabled north transept (contains vestries) has a lean-to vestry (east facing door up steps) to the east in the angle between the transept and chancel, and a flat roofed vestry in the north-west corner.
Building Fabric and Features
Tower (component)
19th century gives access to lobby in base
Nave
18th century with 19th c extension
Chancel
18th century
Gallery (ecclesiastical)
19th century
Vestry
19th century
Lady Chapel
19th century
Building Materials
Brick
18th / 19th century
Render
19th century concrete
Stone
19th century dressings
Slate
19th century roof tiles
Painted Plaster
19th century interior
Interior
Interior Description
Accessed through the base of the tower opening into the west vestibule, an area beneath the west gallery that is used for weekday worship, and which is rudimentarily screened from the nave between the square wood pilasters supporting the balcony above. A tiered gallery across the west end (accessed from the tower) with wood panelled front.
The interior is quite plain and aisleless. Walls are plastered and painted. Seating is provided in the nave by fixed pine pews on raised boarded floors, with numbers still visible on the pew ends. Centrally suspended metal chandeliers are fitted with energy saving bulbs. Side aisles are paved in stone flags. A row or 2 of pews appears to have been removed from the front, with the frontals remaining.
There is a small Lady Chapel on the north side of the nave with square wood pilasters between the nave, and 3 filled in arches in the wall above. There is a 20light window in the west wall into the stairwell, and another similar window in the north wall. There is an altar at the east end. The walls and flat panelled roof above it have been painted blue. A Jacobean style screen to the south of the altar. A plaque records its erection in 1894. Memorial tiles along the north wall.
The sanctuary and nave are separated by an arcade of three simple round arches, the centre arch being of wider span. The chancel is raised by a step, and there is a temporary platform inserted as an extension into the nave. The fittings in the chancel – pulpit, readers’ desks, choir stalls and reredos – form a high quality ensemble. The altar is raised on three steps. The roof over the chancel is formed by a boarded wagon ceiling, stencilled with starburst, with an angel at the sill level on either side holding a crest with the letters ‘IHS’. The organ fills an arch to the north side of the choir. An arch on the south side (where the organ was once located) accesses the sacristy chapel.
Fixtures and fittings
Altar
20th century Main altar - heavy Baroque-style wood piece with 3 panelled sections with painted images of Eucharistic symbols. Voluting elements, gilded, c 1902. The Lady chapel altar is wooden and in the Sacramental chapel there is a wood chest with central carved Agnus Dei, bordered by carved Tudor roses.
Pulpit
20th century Unusual oak piece, with square plan. Ornate. Jacobean style carving. Base with concave sides, central panelled section, and upper section with round openings. Replaced a massive stone pulpit, c.1902 (certainly between 1892 and 1906). When it was first installed the pulpit could slide along metal runners in the floor to be positioned on either side. The runners are still visible in the floor but the pulpit has now been fixed to the north side. Fixed in 1924. The pulpit is seen in its south position in a photo in the vestry. The item is of a piece with the chapel screen, and choir/chancel furniture.
Lectern
20th century Substantial oak piece, unfixed and positioned in the hall at time of visit c 1902.
Font (component)
20th century Octagonal stone font on cluster of squat shafts, fixed at west end, within partitioned area. Flat wood cover. A plaque fixed to the base records its renovation in memory of A T T Embleton d.1950.
Reredos
20th century • High altar – Baroque style wood piece in 3 sections with Christ on the cross in the centre flanked by figures of St John and Our Lady in niches (according to the church history these figures were relocated from the Epiphany mission building when it ceased to be used in 1952). A segmental entablature rises from the centre with relief carving of the Holy Spirit. Attached gilded ionic pilasters flank each section. Carved finials of angels with trumpets. C.1902. • Blessed Sacrament chapel – carved wood depicting Christ on the Cross flanked by angels, Gothic style. • Lady Chapel – Renaissance style relief plaster triptych with angels either side of the entombment. Surrounding entablature has been painted bright blue.
Pew (component)
19th century Stained pine pews, fixed to raised wood-boarded platforms in nave, with numbers still visible on pew ends. 1867.
Stall
20th century Choir stalls – oak - a piece with pulpit and readers’ and priests’ desks. Recurring arched motif, seen also in east wall panelling. Panelling along front includes fretwork with words ‘Allelulia’, c.1902.
Rail
19th century High altar- plain wood balustrade. Lady chapel – short low sections of good quality wood with balustrading and rusticated block effect.
Organ (component)
20th century IIIP by Norman and Beard, 1911.
Inscribed Object
19th - 20th century Series of square ceramic tiles along north aisle with painted red and black inscriptions in memory of various individuals who died between 1870 and 1920.
Plaque (component)
19th / 20th century • Brass plaque, in memory of William Hook Longsdon, d.1921 – west end, south wall. • Marble plaque on stone ground in memory of John Humphreys d.1871 – west end, south wall. • Inscribed pink marble plaque, in memory of Frederick Smith, d.1885, north wall. • Various late C19th and early C20th brass plaques in north aisle in memory of individuals.
Stained Glass (window)
19th century • E window – Evangelists and 4 saints in 8 alternating circles arranged around a St Andrew’s cross motif above three single round-headed lights below – only 2 are visible and both feature St Andrew: Left - ‘Behold the Lamb of God’ and right –‘Andrew said unto him there is a lad which hath five barley loaves and two small fishes but what are they among so many’, both in memory of Baron Von Andlav of Gothic House College, d.1870. A central light must be obscured by the reredos or has been removed. Attributed to Messrs. Lavers, Baraud (& Westlake) by Dr Moat (CBC). • N chapel – Good Shepherd and Suffer little children – figures in architectural surround by Shrigley and Hunt, 1883 in memory of Rev Joseph Wallis d.1882 • S chapel – ‘The Ascension’ in memory of John Skitt d.1880 by Lavers and Westlake.
Clock
20th century electric tower clock, 1950s
Bells
Portable Furnishings and Artworks
Registers from 1868 held at Records Office.
Churchyard
Grid reference: TQ 306 759
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.
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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