Diameter: 24" Bell 1 of 1
Dove Bell ID: 50787 Tower ID: 18188 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Battersea Fields: St Saviour
Overview
Grid reference: TQ 280 765
The church is built of ragstone with Bath stone quoins and dressings, and the roofs are slated. The most complimentary view of the exterior is obtained from the south-east where the mass of the nave is not obtrusive and the gables of the south transept and chancel lead up to the spirelet.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
The aisled nave has six bays, the western one which contains a gallery being narrower than the others, and the eastern one being wider to allow for ample arches leading into the transeptal organ chamber to the north and chapel to the south. Above this eastern bay is a bell-cote covered by a shingled spirelet, and beyond is the chancel, a little lower in height, with the vestry on the north side.
Description of Archaeology and History
The foundation stone was laid in January 1870, and the church was consecrated in October of the following year. The cost was £4,400, of which £130 was contributed by the Incorporated Church Building Society, a fact recorded on a board in the church. The vestry north of the chancel was added in 1896. The builders were Lathey Brothers of New Road.
Exterior Description
The church is built of ragstone with Bath stone quoins and dressings, and the roofs are slated. The most complimentary view of the exterior is obtained from the south-east where the mass of the nave is not obtrusive and the gables of the south transept and chancel lead up to the spirelet. Every gable has a small opening in the apex, usually treated as little lancet lights, which helps to break up the wall surface. The west end which faces the road has the optimistic feature of three doors under an arcade, but is otherwise very plain, with some routine details such as the capitals of the columns between the doors and the cross on the gable. Simple buttresses divide the nave from the aisles and there are two string-courses which serve to vary the surface of the nave wall.
Building Fabric and Features
Stained Glass
The east window of three lights and a cinquefoil is by Ion Pace.
Stained Glass
The two east lancets in the south chapel represent the Risen Christ Confronting the Three Marys. Christ stands in flaming splendour with angels flying in the sky above. In the backgroundanother angel stands by a prosaically circular stone rolled away from the tomb.
Stained Glass
The larger window of the south transept is of three lights and a quatrefoil. In the centre light is Christ ascending into Heaven, and in each side light is a disciple, with scrolls bearing the texts 'In My Father's House are many Mansions' - 'I go to prepare a place for you'. This window commemoratesthe Revd. George Rice (as does the font) who died in 1905.
Stained Glass
The two lancet lights at the east end of the south aisle contain glass by T.F. Curtis, Ward and Hughes and is a War Memorial, shewing a soldier of Christ being armed by an angelic attendant with the shield of Faith, the Sword of the Spirit, the belt of Truth, the breastplate of Righteousness, and the helmet of Salvation (each is named in the window). The inscription contains the injunction 'Let those who come after see to it that their names are not forgotten'
Stained Glass
Two lancets in the north aisle have an idyllic representation of the Nativity. This is beautifully drawn and coloured, and commemoratesthe 50th anniversary of the Consecration of the church.
Interior
Interior Description
The tall nave, whose roof is quite a good pastiche of the simpler forms of mediaeval roof with cross beams and arch-braces is separated from the aisles by arcades borne on cylindrical piers with foliated capitals and moulded bases. The arches are of stone with plain roll mouldings. There is no attempt made to tie the clerestory in with the arcades below, and it consists of a row of double lancet lights in each lateral wall. The roof timbers are carried on corbels springingbetween the windows, but again these are not part of a tout-ensemble. The arches opening into the transepts are larger than the others; that on the north side is filled by the organ and the south arch opens into a chapel in the transeptal projection.
In a re-ordering of the furnishings of the chancel in 1930, the pulpit and lectern were brought forward to the second pillar of the nave, and the choir stalls were removed from the chancel into the first bay of the nave. This may have helptd the situation in some ways, but it has left the chancel bare except for the Communion Table and it makes the chancel arch look rather odd for it is carried on attached columns which stand on corbels springing at the level of the capitals of the nave arcade. Formerly, these would have appeared above the pulpit on one side and the lectern on the other, but they now look ridiculously high in the air and out of proportion. The arch itself follows the line of the chancel vault, with a slightly smaller diameter. The vault is panelled and painted, and is divided into squares by moulded struts which have no structural value. Each panel has an applied decoration, all the same. The walls in the chancel are totally unadorned except for a curtain of red velvet either side of the oak reredos. The stained glass thus has more impact than it might have done otherwise.
Fixtures and fittings
Altar
The Altar is a light oak table with turned baluster legs, copied from a 17th century original.
Pulpit
1896
The pulpit dates from 1896, a stock design, hexagonal with blind arches, marble colonettes and some stylized foliage.
Font (object)
The font was presented in memory of a former incumbent, and like the pulpit has marble colonettes and stands on a marble drum.
Lectern
The Lectern is a brass eagle.
Organ (object)
The organ has two manuals and pedals (17 speaking stops). Although it is not known who built it, it is maintained by Walkers.
Rail
The communionrails are simple and elegant, with spiral brackets.
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: TQ 280 765
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
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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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