Upton Cross: St Peter
Overview
Grid reference: TQ 404 842
St. Peter, Upton Cross, is a large well-built church of yellow stock brick, with dressings of red brick and some Bath stone. The western facade, facing the road has a steeply pitched gable with buttresses to north and south, each terminating in a pyramidal cap; the west window is a characteristically Blomfieldian composition of three tall lancets divided by simple plate tracery into two principal lights with roundels in the heads. Below the west window is a sloping tiled roof joining the conical roof of the baptistery.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Nave, with north and south aisles; chancel, with vestries to the north (organ gallery above) and a small chapel to the south; apsidal baptistery at the west and a wooden bell-frame on the north side of the church.
Description of Archaeology and History
St. Peter, Upton Cross, was a chapel-of-ease in the parish of Emmanuel, Forest Gate (1852). Designed by Sir Arthur Blomfield, 1893. Built in the grounds of Upton House. The cost of the church, which was £8,000, was met from the Bishop of St. Albans' Fund.
Exterior Description
St. Peter, Upton Cross, is a large well-built church of yellow stock brick, with dressings of red brick and some Bath stone. The western facade, facing the road has a steeply pitched gable with buttresses to north and south, each terminating in a pyramidal cap; the west window is a characteristically Blomfieldian composition of three tall lancets divided by simple plate tracery into two principal lights with roundels in the heads. Below the west window is a sloping tiled roof joining the conical roof of the baptistery. The north and south aisles, by their width, mitigate the impression of towering height and provide a solid foil to the comparative subtlety of the nave and baptistery.
Building Fabric and Features
Stained Glass
In the south aisle, is signed 'Percy Bacon, London'.
Stained Glass
Window depicting St. Francis in the south-west corner
Building Materials
Brick
Yellow stock brick
Interior
Interior Description
The interior is chiefly remarkable for its great height and width, the expanse of decent brickwork, and the preponderance of clear glass. Nave and aisles are divided by arcades of stone piers and brick arches, nave and chancel by a brick screen of three pointed arches carried on two slender columns of polished granite. The choir and sanctuary have marble mosaic floors.
Fixtures and fittings
Pulpit
An ornamental iron balustrade on a stone base.
Lectern
1940s
Given in memory of, respectively, Canon Perry and his son in the early 1940's.
Stall
Given in memory of, respectively, Canon Perry and his son in the early 1940's.
Organ (object)
Originally two-manual, brought here in 1902 from Christ Church, Greenwich. A third manual was added in 1926 by Bishop and Sons.
Painting
Oil paintings of St. George and St. John in gilt plaster frames on either side of the High Altar. They are reputed to be Italian, brought back from Florence by a former incumbent.
Painting
Oil paintings of St. Peter and St. Andrew in, respectively, the north and south aisles.
Painting
A series of Arundel prints
Churchyard
Grid reference: TQ 404 842
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.
Further information
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