Peterborough: St Barnabas
Overview
Grid reference: TL 186 999
The church is to the north of the city centre and in a predominantly residential area, on the junction of Gladstone Road and Taverners Road. The church was built in 1899-1900 to designs by William Boyer; the proposed tower at the north west corner was not completed nor was the planned south porch added. Approached as it is, from the west end, this church is rather less dramatic than perhaps was originally intended; the west wall is blank except for the small later addition of a brick porch and also the canopied bell hanging on the south side.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Nave, with narrow aisles, chancel, small transepts, vestry and a further two storey vestry including the organ loft.
Dimensions:
(approx.) Nave 15m x 19m (50ft x 62ft) Chancel 12m x 11m (40ft x 36ft)
Description of Archaeology and History
The church was built in 1899-1900 to designs by William Boyer; the proposed tower at the north west corner was not completed nor was the planned south porch added.
Exterior Description
The west wall is blank except for the small later addition of a brick porch and also the canopied bell hanging on the south side. The north aisle is narrow and has a lean to roof with two windows. The windows are each of three lights under pointed arches and the clearstorey above also has two windows of three lights but these are under segmental arches. Stone banding is used for a decorative visual effect around the building.
The north transept has a separate pitched roof and at the top of the gable there is a diaper panel of stone and brickwork; below this a three light window under a pointed arch. The north chancel wall is plain except for a two light window in a pointed arch set high at the east end which is mirrored on the south wall.
The east wall is dominated by the chancel window which is divided into three sections by two broad mullions; the head of the gable also has a diaper panel. A foundation stone is positioned low on the north east buttress.
The south side has more interesting features than the north although the trees obscure any clear view of the whole of it. The single storey vestry adjoins the chancel wall and is a three sided structure with a stone parapet; the window to the east of this vestry is square headed and has two lights. Joining this vestry to the west there is a two-storey elevation with a separate pitched roof, this contains the organ loft and a further vestry space. There is a ground floor entrance set in a pointed arch and windows to both floors; the first floor windows are square headed with two pairs of two lights whereas the ground has just three lights under a rounded head.
This two storey accommodation joins the south transept by a small three sided feature which wraps onto it, this is the stairwell which leads to the organ loft on the first floor and at the top has a small cusped window under a square head. The transept loses some width by this feature; it has a two light window but is otherwise the same as the northern previously described. The aisle and clearstorey on the south side are the same as the north although the tracery in the aisle windows is varied.
Building Fabric and Features
Stained Glass
1908
South transept. Joseph being sold to the Ishmaelites. By William Morris of Westminster.
Stained Glass
1908
North transept Joseph tells his brothers of his dreams. By William Morris of Westminster
Stained Glass
1906
East window. A vibrant depiction of the Te Deum. By William Morris of Westminster.
Stained Glass
1875-1880
Vestry single figure. By James Bell.
Interior
Interior Description
The nave is of three bays and the third opens to the transepts, the arcading has pointed arches and double chamfers; at the west end a demi-arch dies into the wall. The aisle windows have varied tracery and those to the north side are in the Perpendicular style while the north have elaborate decorated tracery; the clearstorey windows are in the perpendicular style. The transepts have each been made into small chapels and the south has a screen dividing it from the entrance and stairwell to the vestry and organ loft.
Within the vestry accommodation in the room beneath the organ loft there is a good stained glass panel, the other vestry has a doorway communicating with the chancel.
The chancel is four steps up from the nave and has a fine tiled floor with some fleur-de-lys patterning; there is a further step to the sanctuary. To the south of the sanctuary there is a recessed arch; the organ loft also looks over the chancel on this side through a small segmental arch. The chancel window is quite striking with original tracery work. The central panel has three lights and tracery at both low and high levels; the outer panels have single lights and a transom. The bottom of the window has six blind cusped arches and the wide stone mullions have small statues standing in niches at the top.
Fixtures and fittings
Altar
1950
Plain oak
Altar
1946
Lady chapel
Reredos
1899
Oak reredos covered with gold curtain. Panelling along east wall and overhanf of reredos installed in 1950 to commemorate the Jubilee.
Pulpit
1943
Octagonal wooden pulpit. Base and steps adjoining chancel arch.
Lectern
1949
Wooden, stone base set into the chancel steps. Prettily carved daisy decoration to the sides. The gift of St Barnabas AYPA 1949 in memory of David C Welch.
Font (object)
1943
A square carved stone font with four columns at the corners and a central octagonal foot. Timber font cover, painted and gilded. Erected Mar 1943 AMDG & in memory of Elizabeth Ann Stacey the beloved wife & Clara Stacey the dear daughter of William Stacey.
Plaque (object)
1908
South transept brass plaque. To the Glory of God and in affectionate remembrance of the Revd Charles Chapman MA LLB of St John’s college Cambridge. 2nd son of Charles Chapman Esq of Tremlett Hill Wellington Somerset. This window is erected by his brother Major George Alexander Chapman late 98th regiment of Tremlett Hill Wellington Somerset Jan 31st 1908
Plaque (object)
1908
North transept bronze plaque. To the Glory of God and in affectionate remembrance of Charles Chapman Esq of Tremlett Hill Wellington Somerset and Mary his wife. This window is erected by their eldest son Major George Alexander Chapman late 98th regiment of Tremlett Hill Wellington Somerset Jan 31st 1908
Plaque (object)
1915
North transept small plaque. The pews in the north transept were given in memory of Rowland Hill for many years warden of this church.
Plaque (object)
1906
Chancel south wall set in recessed arch tarnished plaque. To the Glory of God and in loving memory of Amy wife of Major George Alexander Chapman late 98th regiment of Tremlett Hill Wellington Somersetshire and daughter of Edward John Parker-Jervis of the Pyre Hill Stone Staffordshire and granddaughter of the Hon E S Parker-Jervis of Little Aston Sutton Coldfield Staffordshire and the Right Hon Sir John Jervis Lord Chief Justice and sister of the wife of the Revd C E Weston MA Vicar of this parish Feb 15th 1906 Te Deum this window is erected by her husband, and only son John Parker-Jervis Chapman Esq.
Churchyard
Grid reference: TL 186 999
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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