Herne Bay: St John the Evangelist
Overview
Grid reference: TR 177 682
The church is of brick faced with Kentish ragstone and consists of a tall, clerestoried, five-bay nave with north and south aisles; chancel, with a Lady Chapel, to the north and a quasi-transept on the south for the organ and vestry; western narthex. The style is Middle Pointed. Designed by R.P. Day (nave, consecrated 1899) and W.H. James (chancel, consecrated 1903).
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
The church is of brick faced with Kentish ragstone and consists of a tall, clerestoried, five-bay nave with north and south aisles; chancel, with a Lady Chapel, to the north and a quasi-transept on the south for the organ and vestry; western narthex.
Description of Archaeology and History
R.P. Day (nave, consecrated 1899) and W.H. James (chancel, consecrated 1903).
Exterior Description
The church is of brick faced with Kentish ragstone and consists of a tall, clerestoried, five-bay nave with north and south aisles; chancel, with a Lady Chapel, to the north and a quasi-transept on the south for the organ and vestry; western narthex. Provision seems to have been made for a tower, but this has never been built. The style is Middle Pointed.
Interior
Interior Description
The interior is more impressive than the exterior, the arcades being tall and well proportioned and the stone piers and arches forming an effective foil to the plain (unwhitened) brick walls.
Churchyard
Grid reference: TR 177 682
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.
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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.
Further information
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