Kingston Buci: St Giles
Overview
Grid reference: TQ 225 59
A simple Edwardian brick church on the corner of Upper Shoreham Road and Park Avenue, St Giles was built in 1906 as the chapel of Southlands Hospital. It was designed by Lacy W Ridge and built in brick with a tiled roof and has a belcote (without a bell) marking the division between the nave and the chancel. It has a deep roof, its main design feature, with the two east windows of the nave breaking above the eaves as dormers.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
3-bay aisled nave and chancel flanked by choir and clergy vestry on the south side.
Dimensions:
Nave estimated to be c 12m (40ft) x 9m (30ft).
Description of Archaeology and History
St Giles was built in 1906 as the chapel of Southlands Hospital. The architect was Lacy W Ridge. It became a parish church in 1934, but since the 1980s is part of the parish of Southwick. An extension was added to the vestry on the south side of the building sometime in the 1970s.
Exterior Description
The church is a simple building with a deep roof, its main design feature, the two east windows of the nave breaking above the eaves as dormers. It is built in brick with a tiled roof and has a belcote (without a bell) marking the division between the nave and the chancel. The east end has a cross finial. There is a 3-light Y-tracery window in the east wall and west wall, single lancets elsewhere.
Building Fabric and Features
Nave
20th century 3-bay aisled
Chancel
20th century
Vestry
20th century choir and clergy
Building Materials
Brick
20th century red
Stone
20th century dressings and bands
Timber
20th century roof structure
Tile
20th century roof
Interior
Interior Description
The interior is quite plain. Both nave and chancel have open timber roofs and the plastered walls are painted white. The main entrance on the south side and the chancel arch have broad pointed and moulded arches which die into the walls. The furniture in the chancel and benches in the nave are decent but not in any way exceptional, in plain light-stained pine. Carpeted floors.
Fixtures and fittings
Altar
20th century Oak table.
Reredos
20th century Wooden panelling.
Pulpit
20th century The pulpit is of pine faced in oak, hexagonal with panels.
Lectern
20th century Brass eagle lectern.
Font (component)
20th century Stone octagonal font, plain.
Stained Glass (window)
20th / 21st century Two medallions in the east window added in 1999 (central light) and 2003 (lights to either side).
Plaque (component)
20th century Brass plaques with the names of deceased parishioners. Memorial brass plaque recording the dedication of the reredos in memory of the fallen in World War I.
Organ (component)
20th century Two manual organ by Osmond. Stands in the south-west corner of the church.
Stall
20th century Choir stalls with carved side panels.
Rail
20th century Oak with tracery, early 20th century.
Churchyard
Grid reference: TQ 225 59
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 | 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.
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