Etruria: St Matthew
Overview
Grid reference: SJ 870 472
The church was built in 1848/9 to the designs of Henry Ward & Son of Hanley, The fabric of the building has been constantly subject to the effects of mining subsidence and had to be restored in 1890, 1894, 1905, 1915 and 1947/8. It was probably during the Iast of these restorations that the west part of the church was taken down and partially re-built.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Nave, aisles and north porch.
Description of Archaeology and History
The church was built in 1848/9 to the designs of Henry Ward & Son of Hanley, The fabric of the building has been constantly subject to the effects of mining subsidence and had to be restored in 1890, 1894, 1905, 1915 and 1947/8. It was probably during the Iast of these restorations that the west part of the church was taken down and partially re-built.
Exterior Description
The church is built of Caldon Low sandstone; the original roof coverings were of ornamental tiles, but the re-built areas are roofed with plain tiles. The sandstone is now black as a result of atmospheric pollution, and the new western parts of the nave and aisles have been constructed with black bricks.
The building is in the early English style. The nave is-three bays deep, the western being almost entirely new work. The north porch has a doorway with a single attached shaft to each jamb. Eastwards of the porch are two windows of two lights, with quatrefoils in the heads. The south elevation is similar to the north, except that there is no porch. The short low chancel has a two-light window on each side and a traceried four-light window in the east wall.
Building Fabric and Features
Stained Glass
20th Century
All the stained glass in the church dated from the 20th Century.
Interior
Interior Description
The quality of the interior is somewhat marred by the iron tie-rods which have been installed to combat the effects of subsidence. The rods have been pressed into service to support the heating and lighting fixtures, and this makes them even more conspicuous. Of the original nave arcades two bays remain. They consist of double-chamfered arches on octagonal columns with moulded capitals. The new western bay has a double support at the junction of the new and old work and the head of the new arch has been filled. The roof is of hammer-beam construction with boarded rafters, and the aisles have lean-to roofs which are cross-braced from the nave arcades. The chancel roof has arch-braced collars.
Fixtures and fittings
Font (object)
Octagonal stone font on a clustered shaft, painted primrose yellow.
Pulpit
Hexagonal stone pulpit with blind shafted openings on each face. The pulpit has been painted in blue and white picked out in gold.
Organ (object)
2 manual by Nicholson & Lords, Walsall.
Churchyard
Grid reference: SJ 870 472
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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