Fairfield: St Philip
Overview
Grid reference: SJ 372 913
A small 1970’s church, a simple rectangle with recessing walls and a sloping roof over the east end. Attached hall within paved and tarmac curtilage bounded by steel fences. It was built in 1974 to replace a late Victorian church on the same site, which itself replaced a Regency church in a different location.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Rectangle with small recessed sanctuary. Rectangular hall attached across west end forming a T.
Dimensions:
15m (50ft) square.
Description of Archaeology and History
The original church of St Philip was built in 1816 by Rickman and stood on a different site in Hardman Road. Its replacement was built 1885-1890 to a design by J Bevan, incorporating some of the fittings. This was in turn demolished after a Council report was compiled on it, and a new church built on the site in 1974 designed by Bruxby & Evans, joining on to the 1930s church hall to provide a combined community and worship facility.
Exterior Description
A small church of modern design.
Building Materials
Concrete
Interior
Interior Description
The interior is functional and simple, with minimal elaboration. The furnishings and fittings are contemporary and integral to the church, an attractive ensemble. There is also some furniture and banners from the old church.
Fixtures and fittings
Plaque (object)
1978
Brass plaque in memory of Sir A J Irvine, Edge Hill MP 1947 to 1978.
Churchyard
Grid reference: SJ 372 913
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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