Penge: St Paul
Overview
Grid reference: TQ 340 703
Externally the church has quite an impressive west facade consisting of steeply gabled nave, polygonal entrance porch at the north west corner and a south-west tower and spire. Built by Bassett Keeling (1836 - 1886), the foundation stone laid on 29th June, 1865.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Description of Archaeology and History
Built by Bassett Keeling (1836 - 1886), the foundation stone laid on 29th June, 1865.
Exterior Description
Externally the church has quite an impressive west facade consisting of steeply gabled nave, polygonal entrance porch at the north west corner and a south-west tower and spire. These principal architectural features are of Kentish Ragstone, whilst the wide nave with aisles and clerestory, chancel, apsidal baptistry, organ chamber, vestry, and a room to the north-east are all of stock brick. The west window has plate tracery and thing and other embellishments of the facade, is of sandstone.
Building Fabric and Features
Stained Glass
1876
West window, four principal lights with the figures of Moses, Abraham, Elijah and David.
Building Materials
Kentish Ragstone
Principal architectural features
Brick
Main walls
Sandstone
Embellishments of the facade
Interior
Interior Description
The interior of the church is remarkable for its complete scheme of painted decoration, probably executed by Clayton and Bell. The clerestory walle separating nave and aisles are supported on cast-tron colums with capitals of curious and faintly Moorish design. It appears that galleries were intended for the aisles but only the deep wast gallery was, in the end, provided as a powerful element in the overall design of the interior.
Fixtures and fittings
Organ (object)
Three manual instrument by A. Hunter & Son of Clapham
Pulpit
1895
Marble and stone
Churchyard
Grid reference: TQ 340 703
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.
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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.
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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