Gravesend: St Andrew
Overview
Grid reference: TQ 649 744
Built to designs by Street 1870-1. The walls are brick faced with Kentish ragstone outside. The roof is steep and tiled. The fenestration is of 13th century character. The church consists of a single room.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
A single 'room' under one roof-line, with the sole addition of a lean-to western narthex and a gable turret with four bells.
Exterior Description
The walls are brick faced with Kentish ragstone outside. The roof is steep and tiled. The fenestration is of 13th century character.
Building Fabric and Features
Stained Glass
c.1872
Five light west window, by Clayton and Bell.
Stained Glass
c.1872
Pair of lancets featuring SS Peter and Andrew. By Clayton and Bell.
Stained Glass
c.1872
Three light east window by Clayton and Bell.
Stained Glass
c.1872
Small lancet north of the sanctuary. By Clayton and Bell.
Stained Glass
c.1872
Small north lancet. By Clayton and Bell.
Building Materials
Kentish Ragstone
Interior
Interior Description
The walls are plastered internally. There is an oak barrel vaulted roof with two turned tie beams of slightly nautical character. It is quite plain, except for a little carved decoration round the east window, but there are recessed sedilia.
Fixtures and fittings
Altar
c.1870
Oak.
Desk
c.1870
Litany desk.
Crucifix
Large Oberammergau Crucifix above the pulpit.
Pulpit
Unusual design by a local craftsman.
Reredos
1884
The surround is a work of carved stone with pink marble columns: but within this frame is a large mosaic by an Italian artist, having brilliant gold background.
Lectern
A heavy brass double desk lectern
Rail
Communion rail of telescopic brass
Font (object)
Drum shaped, painted white
Organ (object)
One manual plus pedals by J. Henshaw and Sons of Birmingham.
Churchyard
Grid reference: TQ 649 744
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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