Chelmsford: All Saints
Overview
Grid reference: TL 699 80
This small, very simple 1960s brick church is tucked away down a short drive off Kings Road, a suburban road in an area of contemporary housing on the south-eastern edge of Chelmsford. In 1930 the mission district of All Saints became part of the new parish of The Ascension, Chelmsford, with All Saints now acting as a mission church of St Peter's. In 1958 All Saints became a parish church and was extended in 1959 with the addition of a short chancel. It was replaced in 1970 by the present church adjacent to it. It is a simple design based around a square central room, with gables to the west, south and north sides taken up by large steel-framed windows of seven lights.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Square worship area with west lobby, long low block along the east wall with Lady Chapel, vestry, sacristy, lobby and toilet.
Dimensions:
Main boy of church 10m square.
Description of Archaeology and History
All Saints Chelmsford originated in 1879 as a mission of the parish (later cathedral) church of St Mary, Chelmsford, held in a room in Compasses Row. The mission room was replaced in 1905 by an iron mission church on Broomfield Road, bearing the name All Saints Church for the first time. A temporary church in Kings Road designed by G J Harknett and built by Hawkes and Sons was dedicated to the Bishop of Chelmsford in 1929. By 1935 at the latest the old church in Broomfield Road had become a Gospel Hall, it is now Broomfield Road Evangelical Church.
In 1930 the mission district of All Saints became part of the new parish of The Ascension, Chelmsford, with All Saints now acting as a mission church of St Peter's. In 1958 All Saints became a parish church and was extended in 1959 with the addition of a short chancel. It was replaced in 1970 by the present church adjacent to it.
Exterior Description
A simple design based around a square central room, with gables to the west, south and north sides taken up by large steel-framed windows of seven lights. A simple flat-roofed glazed foyer with dedication plaque inside.
Building Fabric and Features
Church
20th century square worship space
Lady Chapel
20th century
Vestry
20th century
Sacristy
20th century
Building Materials
Steel
20th century steel frame
Wood
20th century wooden trusses
Brick
20th century brick walls
Concrete
20th century concrete tiles
Interior
Interior Description
The main worship space is entered through double doors from the foyer. The space is very welcoming, light, well-maintained and airy, with a stone pedestal altar at the east end. The main design feature is huge curving wooden trusses rising from each corner and meeting in the middle of the roof, creating interesting roof shapes. The fittings are 1970s. Woodblock floors.
A Lady Chapel opens off the south of the altar, this has a domed roof-light above the plain wooden altar here. A doorway to the north of the High Altar gives access to rooms including a vestry, kitchen, and toilet. There is a wooden carving of Our Lady of Walsingham mounted over the doorway.
Churchyard
Grid reference: TL 699 80
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 | No |
| Solar Thermal Panels | No |
| Biomass | No |
| Wind Turbine | No |
| Air Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ev Charging | No |
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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