Northgate: St Mary's Hall
Overview
Grid reference: TR 151 581
The building consists of a double nave of brick with stone dressings and a tower. The tower is a medieval bastion encased in brick early in the 18th century. The chancel was originally part of the North Gate of the City and when this was dismantled c .1820, the church was enlarged on the south side to compensate the parishioners for loss of their chancel.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Description of Archaeology and History
The chancel was originally part of the North Gate of the City and when this was dismantled c .1820, the church was enlarged on the south side to compensate the parishioners for loss of their chancel. Hence the principal part of the building dates from the latter part of the first quarter of the 19th century - with the exception of the north wall, which is thought to have formed part of the 14th century City wall. A part of the west wall is also mediaeval.
The building was secularised In the 1880s. No baptisms, weddings or funerals have taken place since that date and the church became the parish hall of St. Gregory the Great (by Sir George Gilbert Scott, 1848) The bells went to Damaraland, where the then Bishop had been a former parishioner of St. Mary, Northgate . During the last war the building was used by the military and, subsequently, as a British Restaurant. In 1958 it was reclaimed as the parish hall and spent a considerable sum spent on rehabilitating it.
Exterior Description
The building consists of a double nave of brick with stone dressings and a tower. The tower is a medieval bastion encased in brick early in the 18th century.
Interior
Interior Description
Inside is rectangular in shape, divided into twin naves or aisles by stout wooden pillars. A small staircase leads up to the old tower with its ringing chamber and, above, the empty bell-frame. The north wall retains its two medieaval windows, one Decorated and one Perpendicular, and most significantly of all, extensive traces of medieval wall paintings, seemingly two separate depictions of St Christopher, one 14th century and the other late 15th century.
Churchyard
Grid reference: TR 151 581
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 | 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.
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