Chertsey: All Saints
Overview
Grid reference: TQ 40 663
Built of red brick, with window tracery of Bargate stone. The west facade fronts Eastworth Road, and the north, which is the most developed architecturally, faces Victory Road. The tower, at the north-west corner, has an entrance porch below which serves as the principal entrance to the church: The tower itself is of three stages with bell openings in the top stage of two trefoiled louvred lights; there are strongly projecting gargoyles below the parapet, and above is a short shingled spire. The style of the building is late Perpendicular, with a faint tinge of the Arts and Crafts Movement - as one would expect at the turn of the 20th century.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Nave, north aisle, north-west tower, chancel with vestries to the north.
Description of Archaeology and History
The church was consecrated by Randall Davidson while still Bishop of Winchester, on 1st November, 1901.
Exterior Description
Built of red brick, with window tracery of Bargate stone. The west facade fronts Eastworth Road, and the north, which is the most developed architecturally, faces Victory Road. The tower, at the north-west corner, has an entrance porch below which serves as the principal entrance to the church: The tower itself is of three stages with bell openings in the top stage of two trefoiled louvred lights; there are strongly projecting gargoyles below the parapet, and above is a short shingled spire. The style of the building is late Perpendicular, with a faint tinge of the Arts and Crafts Movement - as one would expect at the turn of the 20th century.
Building Fabric and Features
Stained Glass
East window of three lights in memory of William Herring (died 1901) and his widow (died 1907). This really is in the Arts and Crafts manner, with beautifully drawn foliage and tracery. Our Lord is shown in the centre light with the Virgin and Child below; groups of three Saints in the flanking lights look towards the centres, with music-making angels above them. The Instruments of the Passion, again finely drawn, appear as a frieze below.
Stained Glass
1904
The west window, of four principal lightsl. It appears to be by Kempe and shows St.Erkenwald, St.Boniface, St.Wolfstan and St. Oswald.
Interior
Interior Description
The interior is faced with unrelieved and warm coloured red brick and; owing to this fact, and to the existence of stained glass in the two largest windows (east and west) the interior is fairly dark with a pleasant quality of light. This is particularly noticeable after visiting the parish church, where the white walls and yellow ceiling tend to have a rather harsh effect. The north arcade is of three bays, with two circular piers having moulded capitals and abaci; the base of the tower occupies the west bay of the north aisle. A south aisle was projected but never built, and a 'temporary' wall has remained behind the arcade throughout the existence of the church. On the north side of the chancel is an organ gallery at an upper level with choir vestry below and clergy vestry to the east; evidently a south chancel chapel was also intended, as there is an arcaded opening of two bays backed by temporarywalling as in the nave. There is no proper structural division between chancel and nave, but a vestigial chancel arch of wood. Just to the west of this arch are dormer windows on the north and south sides. There is the usual progression of height from the nave to the sanctuary. The three aisle windows are of three lights each with Perpendicular style trefoiled heads.
Fixtures and fittings
Font (object)
1900
Octagonal stone font
Reredos
1920s
Wooden reredos with riddels, painted blue and gold with angels bearing candles on the top.
Organ (object)
By Brindley and Foster, two-manual.
Pew (object)
1900
Stall
1900
Pulpit
1900
Churchyard
Grid reference: TQ 40 663
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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