Brondesbury: St Lawrence
Overview
Grid reference: TQ 239 835
Built of red brick with stone dressings. The nave is of five bays, the easternmost of which has been formed into a sanctuary railed off and raised on steps.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Nave with north and south aisles, a west baptistry with porches on either side.
Description of Archaeology and History
The foundation stone was laid on October 20th, 1906 and the church was consecrated on June 8th, 1907. A planned chancel was never built.
Exterior Description
Built of red brick with stone dressings. The nave is of five bays, the easternmost of which has been formed into a sanctuary railed off and raised on steps.
Building Fabric and Features
Stained Glass
1913
Small single-light window in the baptistry by Leonard Walker.
Stained Glass
1918
Unsigned
Stained Glass
1942
In the north aisle is a three-light window
Interior
Interior Description
The interior has been insensitively redecorated: the stonework having been painted white, and the lower parts of the aisle walls and the spandrels of the arcade, mauve.
Fixtures and fittings
Font (object)
19th Century
Alabaster font possibly came also from Holy Trinity, Gough Square.
Altar
19th Century
Wooden
Reredos
Four figures painted on the panels. In the north aisle.
Churchyard
Grid reference: TQ 239 835
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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