Warrington: St Paul
Overview
Grid reference: SJ 601 887
The building is a simple essay in minimum Gothic, each of the four bays of the nave having three lancets (the central one as usual taller and wider than the outer two) set within plate tracery under a dripstone. The bays are divided by slender buttresses each with two off-sets. The west bay of the nave is separated from the others by a rectangular projection which terminates in a small octagonal turret. Those bays on the north and south contain the stairs to the galleries and have windows similar to the others, but shorter, the enlarged space below being to allow for doorways. The horizontal emphasis of these walls is strong, caused by the simple outline and the string-course below the windows and also the unbroken line of the parapet.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
West tower, rectangular nave, the tower flanked by continuations housing the stairs to the galleries. Shallow polygonal apse with vestries to the north.
Description of Archaeology and History
Designed in 1829 and completed in 1831. Pevsner ascribes the church to Edward Blore. If indeed it is by him, its date makes it one of his ear liest church works for Colvin only lists the Winchester Cathedral organ case and Battersea, St. George before that date. Nevertheless Blore, who began his arbh itectural career rather late in life, was already forty-two.
Exterior Description
The building is a simple essay in minimum Gothic, each of the four bays of the nave having three lancets (the central one as usual taller and wider than the outer two) set within plate tracery under a dripstone. The bays are divided by slender buttresses each with two off-sets. The west bay of the nave is separated from the others by a rectangular projection which terminates in a small octagonal turret. Those bays on the north and south contain the stairs to the galleries and have windows similar to the others, but shorter, the enlarged space below being to allow for doorways. The horizontal emphasis of these walls is strong, caused by the simple outline and the string-course below the windows and also the unbroken line of the parapet.
Building Fabric and Features
Stained Glass
1859
The stained glass consists of the three light cast window, a memorial of 1859 representing the deeds of charity.
Stained Glass
1869
The lancets in the side walls of the chancel bare of 1869, by Gibbs of Bedford Square, London showing the Resurrectionand the Ascension.
Interior
Interior Description
As might be expected from outside, the church is a rectangular box, rather featureless, with plastered walls and galleries round the north west and cast sides. The galleries have panelled fronts, three arches in each panel , and there is a clock in the centre of the west front. The west wall has three recesses with four- centred arched heads, the central one of which formerly held the organ, which was moved to a position in the south east corner of the nave when an effort was made to chapellize the church, partly as a memorial to the First World War.
The apse is the most highly decorated part of the church. It is vaulted in plaster with a central boss. The chancel arch is also plaster on wood.
Fixtures and fittings
Lectern
1897
Brass eagle.
Churchyard
Grid reference: SJ 601 887
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.
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'Seek advice' Species
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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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