Nominal: 1889 Hz Weight: 139 lbs Diameter: 18" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1951
Dove Bell ID: 58888 Tower ID: 22850 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Poulton: St Luke
Overview
Grid reference: SJ 301 911
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
4-bay aisled nave with transepts, short chancel with north organ chamber and south vestry, west apsidal baptistery with flanking rooms. Hall with kitchen and toilets under east end.
Dimensions:
Nave 20m (70ft) x 10m (35ft), chancel 4m (13ft) long.
Description of Archaeology and History
Poulton was originally a small fishing and farming hamlet, which developed in the 19th century through the expansion of the Wallasey docks and associated industries. The font inside the church is the old Norman font from St Hilary’s, the ancient parish church of Wallasey. No archeaological remains are expected on the site, although Prehistoric tools have been found from time to time around the Wirral Peninsula and in the Wallasey area.
The church of St Luke was built in 1899-1900, replacing a temporary iron building erected in 1882 in nearby Limekiln Lane. It was designed by Harry May of Leeds (died 1903) and completed (east end) in 1906 by Lindsay Grant. The foundation stone was laid on 21st October 1899 by a Miss McInnes, the principal benefactor. Poulton was made a separate parish in 1906 upon the completion of the church.
During World War II the church was hit by a bomb during an air raid in 1941 which caused severe damage to the roof. It was not until 1951 that all repairs were completed, undertaken by Quiggins & Gee of Liverpool, the fleche to a new, simpler design. At this time a Memorial Hall was built next to the church. The space under the church has been developed to create a meeting room with kitchen and toilets.
Exterior Description
A simple but dignified church which has the rather mechanical appearance typical of the suburban Edwardian brick churches to follow, accentuated by the use of sharp-edged brick. It is designed in the Early English style with groups of pointed lancets, mostly triples as in the clearstorey, pairs to the aisles, all with hoodmoulds. Cinquefoiled roundels to the west end rooms. Strip pilasters to each bay. The steeply pitched nave roof and tall copper-clad fleche at the east end of the nave give some vertical emphasis. Gables to the transepts and side chambers.
Building Fabric and Features
Nave
20th century 4-bay aisled nave
Transept
20th century
Chancel
20th century short chancel
Organ (component)
20th century north organ chamber
Vestry
20th century south vestry
Baptistery
20th century west apsidal baptistery
Building Materials
Brick
20th century Ruabon brick
Sandstone
20th century local red sandstone dressings
Terracotta
20th century detailing
Timber
20th century roof inside
Slate
20th century roof outside
Interior
Interior Description
The plastered and whitewashed interior is simple but impressive in scale, and offers huge space under the double scissor-braced nave roof. Pointed moulded brick arcades are carried by red sandstone columns. Woodblock floors under red carpet. Plain pine benches, cleared at the west end, and more ornate choir stalls with carved ends, these rather good with carved heads and cherubs, with Arts-and-Crafts influence, also seen in the communion rails. Tall pointed chancel arch, blue chancel east wall and blue carpet. The organ is set within an arch on the north side. A carved oak reredos and stained glass provides a dignified focus at the east end, the Norman font in the apsidal baptistery with mosaic floor the same at the west end.
Fixtures and fittings
Altar
20th century chest with moulded panels
Reredos
20th century intricately carved oak reredos, Arts-and-Crafts influenced
Pulpit
20th century hexagonal oak with carved tracery to the panels
Lectern
20th century brass eagle
Font (component)
12th century stone tub font has Romanesque arcading, of the late 12th century, brought from St Hilary's, Victorian base and stem with colonettes
Stained Glass (window)
20th century east window is a WWII memorial window, Crucifixion, lancets to baptistery have St Francis, St Luke, St John the Baptist, Christ the Good Shepherd
Plaque (component)
20th century several brass plaques
Organ (component)
20th century 3-manual pipe organ by Peter Conacher of Huddersfield
Rail
20th century Wooden altar rail, moulded with brass fluted standards and foliate decoration, Arts-and-Crafts influenced.
Bells
Portable Furnishings and Artworks
Registers dating from 1906.
Churchyard
Grid reference: SJ 301 911
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.
Further information
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