Upper Lambourn: St Luke
Overview
Grid reference: SU 313 803
A humble cottage-like building of red brick with tiled roof coverings, whose domestic appearance testifies to the fact that it was originally designed to serve as the village school as well as a chapel-of-ease.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Nave, chancel, west porch with north and, south annexes, west bell turret.
Description of Archaeology and History
Attributed to William Butterfield on stylistic grounds, 1868. The chancel was consecrated in 1868, and the western part consecrated (or dedicated) in 1894.
Exterior Description
A humble cottage-like building of red brick with tiled roof coverings, whose domestic appearance testifies to the fact that it was originally designed to serve as the village school as well as a chapel-of-ease.
At the west is an entrance porch with a lean-to roof, accommodating a small vestry and store. Above the porch a small tiled canopy is projected out from the gable on corbels to house the bell. The windows, foreshadowing Voysey, are placed along the south side of the nave: immediately below the eaves with a continuous brick string course below them. The chancel has a small lancet on the south side and an east window of three stepped lancets.
Interior
Interior Description
Essentially a single-cell building the nave and chancel are divided from one another by a wooden screen with a tympanum above.
Fixtures and fittings
Altar
Late 19th Century
Of wood, with partially carved front and sides.
Pew (object)
Plain pine
Lectern
Plain wood
Organ (object)
American organ, by Mason and Hamlin
Rail
Communion rails of plain wood withwought iron supports
Churchyard
Grid reference: SU 313 803
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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