Diameter: 20.75" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1960
Dove Bell ID: 50782 Tower ID: 18183 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Battersea: St Luke
Diocese of Southwark
Church, 637279
http://www.stlukeschurch.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: TQ 281 742
St. Luke's is the product of the energy of Canon John Erskine Clarke, who was Vicar of Battersea from 1873 - 1909 and responsible for a burst of church building activity to cope with the rapidly increasing population. The result of his labours here it a red-brick italianate basilica.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
North west tower, aisled nave with transeptal south east chapel and north east organ chamber and vestries, apsidal sanctuary and western baptistery.
Footprint of Church buildings: 918 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The architect of the church was F.W. Hunt and the foundation stone was laid on St. Luke's day, 1883. The east end was built, and a temporary iron building served as a nave until 1889, when the rest was added. The tower followed in 1892 and the apsidal baptistery in 1899.
St. Luke's is the product of the energy of Canon John Erskine Clarke, who was Vicar of Battersea from 1873 - 1909 and responsible for a burst of church building activity to cope with the rapidly increasing population. The result of his labours here it a red-brick italianate basilica.
Exterior Description
The tower or campanile is of four stages The third stage has two narrow circular—headed windows in each face, while the stage above has arcaded triple openings in true Italian fashion; there is a plain parapet over heavy machicolations and a copper-clad pyramidal roof. The tower is free-standing and connected to the church by a short passage. The nave is high and wide. In the west wall over the baptistery are three round-headed windows with a similar smaller one above. The apsidal wall of the baptistery is divided into three sections by buttresses and in each section are three small windows. The church has a clerestorey whose bay divisions are indicated externally by broad vertical strips of brick. In the centre of each bay is a round-headed window with a plain hood-moulding. The windows of the low lean—to aisles are grouped in threes. The Italian appearance of this church is completed by the roof coverings of Bridgewater pantiles.
Building Fabric and Features
Stained Glass
The glass throughout the church is by Powell, except for the little window in the south chapel.
Stained Glass
1927
The little window in the south chapel depicts King David playing upon a harp.
Interior
Interior Description
The interior of the church is still a basilica, except that the nave arcades have pointed arches. The nave itself is wide, the columns of the arcades of Pennant stone with carved foliage capitals. The brick bay divisions of the exterior are continued inside from just above the level of the arcade. The four-sided timber roof has tie-beams and king posts; the latter bifurcating below the ridge. The aisle roofs are plastered with plain purlins and principals, and each group of aisle windows between alternate groups of principals is a short section of a corbel—table. The nave arcade is continued eastwards into the chancel for one bay. At the far end of the chancel a semi-circular arch opens through to the shallow apse, which is gorgeous with mosaic.
Fixtures and fittings
Font (object)
1889
The font was presented to the church by "the children of the district" in 1889. The square basin is hollowed out of a solid block of alabaster and supported on a large central column and four smaller columns of St. Ambrozio Verona marble.
Font (component)
The superb font cover, which appears to be adapted from the tower of St. Stephen Walbrook is the work of Martin Travers.
Pulpit
An italianate pulpit of alabaster and marble with arcaded body and stair rail, the work of Farmer and Brindley. The large wooden canopy with the inscription, "WE PREACH CHRIST CRUCIFIED", was added by Harry Hems.
Rail
An elaborate arcaded rail of alabaster, the work of Farmer and Brindley.
Lectern
An alabaster lectern in the shape of an angel, the work of Farmer & Brindley.
Sedilia
Carved wood, the work of Harry Hems.
Stall
Carved wood, the work of Harry Hems.
Organ (object)
c. 1908
Three manual organ built by Lewis and Company of London.
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: TQ 281 742
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.
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