Nominal: 1163 Hz Weight: 462 lbs Diameter: 27.25" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1960
Dove Bell ID: 54657 Tower ID: 20483 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Great Grimsby: St Mark
Overview
Grid reference: TA 251 76
Built in 1960-1961 by E Vernon Royle, on a plot of land conveyed to the diocese in 1946. The design takes a great deal of inspiration from post-Festival of Britain design and the liturgical thinking of the New Churches Research Group. The church is dominated by the bowstring copper-clad roof over the chancel and nave, the free-standing campanile and large sections of glass.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Vestibule and west porch to nave with asymmetrical aisles, chancel and chapel beyond with attached but free-standing campanile, south vestries and organ chamber.
Dimensions:
Nave 20m (65 feet) long x 10m wide, chancel 5m long and 10m wide.
Description of Archaeology and History
Built in 1960-61 by E Vernon Royle, on a plot of land conveyed to the diocese in 1946; the present church hall served 1946-60 as a mission church for this developing area.
Exterior Description
The design of the building was directly influenced by post-Festival of Britain design and the liturgical thinking of the New Churches Research Group. The dominating architectural features are the bowstring copper-clad roof over the chancel and nave, the free-standing campanile and the large areas of glass in the walls. With the exception of the bowstring roof all roofs are flat, and this has led to water ingress.
Building Fabric and Features
Stained Glass
Unknown
Large west window. Abstract coloured glass design.
Interior
Interior Description
Internally the chancel is well lit by glazed side walls and opens directly to the long, wide nave. Square concrete lilac-painted pillars define the aisles, of which the southern is narrower and higher, with a clearstorey west of the organ chamber. The northern aisle is blank opposite the organ chamber and has pairs of circular glazed light wells in the aisle ceiling. West of this, the aisle walls have large rectangular windows to the whole height of the wall, while the clearstorey on the south aisle has smaller rectangular windows. There is a large west window above the porch with an abstract coloured glass design.
Fixtures and fittings
Altar
1960s
Light stained wood, very large, plain.
Reredos
1960s
Large angular steel cross high on the blank wall behind the high altar.
Pulpit
1960s
Twin ambo/pulpits with light wood plain upper boxes on stone bases.
Lectern
1960s
Plain wood
Font (object)
1960s
Concave ship - shaped wooden upper section in which a brass bowl is set. Wooden lid to match. Concrete slab base.
Organ (object)
1937
Three-manual organ by Walker and Sons. Panelled wooden case.
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: TA 251 76
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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