Radford: Nottingham: St Michaell & All Angels
Overview
Grid reference: SK 557 407
The style is Decorated - the aisles have big windows of three main lights and an octofoil in the head - and the walls are faced externally with ragstone. The roofs of nave, aisles, south chapel and vestry are all tile-covered and steeply pitched; the only element of mild surprise is the polygonal east end of the choir vestry masquerading from the outside as a chapel; the buttresses are placed diagonally on to the angles.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Chancel with a small chapel and clergy vestry on the south and the base of a porch-tower and polygonal choir vestry on the north; nave with aisles (intended to be longer) and a south porch.
Description of Archaeology and History
The foundation stone (with rather good lettering) beneath the east window records that the architects were Habershon and Fawckner of Bloomsbury Square, London; the foundation stone was laid by Janetta, Duchess of Rutland, on June 7th 1888.
St. Michael and All Angels was built as a chapel-of-ease to Old Radford, St. Peter, to accommodate the growing number of workers being employed at Mr. Player's tobacco factory. The architects devised a plan and no doubt the church would have made a better impact on its undoubtedly commanding site if the nave had been completed to its originally intended length - another four bays, apparently, and the tower had received its belfry stage and spire.
Exterior Description
The style is Decorated - the aisles have big windows of three main lights and an octofoil in the head - and the walls are faced externally with ragstone. The roofs of nave, aisles, south chapel and vestry are all tile-covered and steeply pitched; the only element of mild surprise is the polygonal east end of the choir vestry masquerading from the outside as a chapel; the buttresses are placed diagonally on to the angles. Evidently this was the grand approach from the north: the lower stage of the tower has a steep gabled frontispiece within which is set an entrance arch of two orders enclosing twin doorways with squared heads. The south porch, also gabled, provides an alternative entrance to the building - probably the one which was more frequently used.
Interior
Interior Description
The walls are faced internally with brick, though the arcades, piers, and the chancel arch are of Mansfield stone. The capitals of the piers are attractively carved with naturalistic foliage. The chancel arch is both immensely high and immensely wide; curiously there is no indication of there ever having been a screen. There are three bays to the arcades and high up are set six clerestory windows on either side, each consisting of three short lancet lights under an enclosing triangular hoodmould. The nave roof is quite impressive, with curved braces and tie-beams; the chancel roof is boarded.
Fixtures and fittings
Painting
c. 1890
At the west end of the nave are two fairly large paintings in handsome gilt frames of c. 1890; the subjects are The Maries at the Tomb with the Risen Christ in the background, and The Risen Christ standing above the Tomb.
Painting
1909
Propped up against the north wall of the chancel is a large painting of the Incredulity of St. Thomas with an inscription on the frame stating that it is the work of Gianbattista Cima de Conegliano (1489-1517),Venetian and that it was presented to Emmanuel Church in 1909.
Font (object)
This has an octagonal bowl with inset quatrefoil panels; although of stone it has been partly painted white.
Pulpit
Polygonal, of white marble; the sides arcaded, with crudely applied mosaic above.
Churchyard
Grid reference: SK 557 407
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
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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.
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