Lower Tranmere: St Luke
Overview
Grid reference: SJ 324 875
Designed by G.E. Grayson, 1881. The church was consecrated in 1881 and cost approximately £ 6,000. It is constructed in ' rock' - faced red sandstone externally, with smoothly worked quoins and window dressings. The style is late Decorated with a strong inclination towards Perpendicular in the flattened arches of the east windows of the two aisles, and the square-headed clerestory windows.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Nave and Chancel in one , separated from north and south aisles by a five-bay arcade.
Description of Archaeology and History
Designed by G.E. Grayson, 1881. The church was consecrated in 1881 and cost approximately £ 6,000; the original plan envisaged a tower with belfry which was never built.
Exterior Description
It is constructed in ' rock' - faced red sandstone externally, with smoothly worked quoins and window dressings. The style is late Decorated with a strong inclination towards Perpendicular in the flattened arches of the east windows of the two aisles, and the square-headed clerestory windows. At the west end of the long, steeply pitched and slate covered roof rises a black and white timber framed belfry with a conical roof - perhaps the most suitable exterior feature of the building.
Building Fabric and Features
Stained Glass
1919
East window by Hardman & Co.
Building Materials
Sandstone
rock-faced red sandstone
Interior
Interior Description
Nave and Chancel in one, separated from north and south aisles by a five-bay arcade. The east end of the north aisle is occupied by the organ and the corresponding space on the south is furnished as a chapel.
Fixtures and fittings
Pulpit
Stone. Robust and tub-shaped.
Font (object)
Stone
Reredos
1930
Reredos by Bernard Miller
Churchyard
Grid reference: SJ 324 875
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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