Sheffield: St George
Overview
Grid reference: SK 346 873
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
West tower, six-bay nave with aisles and clerestory, short chancel flanked by vestries. West lobbies contain gallery staircases and there is a south porch.
Description of Archaeology and History
The church was designed by John Woodhead (d.1835) and William Hurst (1784-1844) of Doncaster, and the Foundation Stone was laid on 19th July 1821 by Dr. Thomas Sutton, Vicar of Sheffield. The builder was John Smith, who is described as such on his tombstone in the churchyard, and the dedication was chosen in honour of the recently crowned King George IV. The church cost £20,000, all of which was paid for from the First Parliamentary Grant under the Act of 1818. The church was the first of four similar churches built with the aid of the government grant in Sheffield, the others being Christ Church, Attercliffe; St. Philip and St. Mary, Bramhall Lane (1830); a reflection of the fast growth of the city at this period. The church was consecrated on 29th June 1825 by Archbishop Vernon Harcourt. The architects were also responsible for St. Cuthbert, Pateley Bridge (1827) in the lancet style; Christ Church, Stannington (1830), also in the lancet style; and St. Thomas, Brampton, Derbyshire (1830), as well as the Shrewsbury Almshouses (Sheffield) in the Tudor style (1825).
Churchyard
Grid reference: SK 346 873
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 | N/A |
| Solar Thermal Panels | N/A |
| Biomass | N/A |
| Wind Turbine | N/A |
| Air Source Heat Pump | N/A |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | N/A |
| Ev Charging | N/A |
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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