Haggerston: St Augustine
Overview
Grid reference: TQ 340 831
The church was built in 1866-7 by Henry Woodyer. He was an architect who lived, and preferred to work, in the country and it is his only London church. It consists of a spacious four bay nave, with wide north and south aisles, chancel with north and south chapels (the north chapel containing the organ). There is no tower or bell-turret.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Description of Archaeology and History
The church was built in 1866-7 by Henry Woodyer. He was an architect who lived, and preferred to work, in the country and it is his only London church.
Exterior Description
It consists of a spacious four bay nave, with wide north and south aisles, chancel with north and south chapels (the north chapel containing the organ). There is no tower or bell-turret.
The approach to the church is through an archway between the Clergy House and the Convent next door - the whole street front forming an impressive and unusual composition. Inside it is simple, rather ascetic, and of good proportions; the style is early Decorated.
Building Fabric and Features
Stained Glass
East window. Three central lights containing glass by Shrigley and Hunt, showing Our Lord in Majesty with St Michael and St Gabriel. The lower part of each light is filled with particu larly Morris- like foliage.
Stained Glass
A series of windows in the north and south aisles with glass by W.E.A. Rope depicting events of people important in the history of the parish. In addition there are two small windows in the south chancel chapel with 19th century glass
Interior
Interior Description
The piers of the nave arcade have moulded octagonal capitals. Above the arcade is a clerestorey of two windows to each bay, which increases the effect of light and spaciousness. Over the west door is a row of three windows alternating with blank arches and, above that, a magnificent rose window, glazed with clear glass. The aisle roofs are timber and plaster; that of the nave is of plain wooden construction lined with wooded boards . The chancel roof, however, is much more striking: the principal supports are curved, and spring from their supporting pilasters like the ribs of a stone vault.
Fixtures and fittings
Brass
Over the confessional ( in the south aisle) is a brass plate which reads This was used by Fr. Mackonochie during the years 1873-86: it was given to St. Augustine's , Haggerston, by Mother Kate in 1928.
Pulpit
The original, built by Woodyer for the church
Lectern
Cast iron
Altar
The high alter is of wood with a stone mensa, the front having three panels painted with small copies of The Transfiguration, The Adoration of the Shepherds and The Resurrection after Italian Renaissance masters.
Altar
Lady Chapel altar, of marble with a grey flecked panel in the front surrounded by a moulding of white marble and with a grey and white veined mensa.
Churchyard
Grid reference: TQ 340 831
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
Submit a change
If you notice something incorrect or missing, please explain it in the form below and submit it to our team for review.