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Walton-on-the-Hill: St Nathanael
Overview
Grid reference: SJ 365 958
A small Edwardian neo-Jacobean church of brick and timber framing, located within a grid of modest contemporary housing in a north-eastern residential suburb of Liverpool, near the ancient township of Walton. The architect was Frank Rimmington, as is recorded on a foundation stone in the baptistery, dedicated by Rev Canon Hobson, 22nd May 1909. The only easily visible facade is the west, where a baptistery with a lean-to roof projects between flanking porches with separate timber gables, plain doors. Above the baptistery is a 5-light strip window. The building is long and low with a fleche at the west end with a spirelet giving a little vertical emphasis. The fenestration consists of plain timber-framed rectangular 2-light windows with transoms to each bay, and similar dormers to the two west nave bays admitting more light to the interior. There is a short pointed 5-light window to the east end, again with a transom.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
6-bay nave with projecting porches and baptistery at west end, 2-bay chancel, north vestry
Dimensions:
Nave c 19m x 6m, narrow aisle, short chancel
Description of Archaeology and History
Walton is an ancient township mentioned in Domesday, and Walton St Mary contains a fragment of an Anglo-Saxon cross shaft and Norman fontl until the end of the 17th century this was Liverpool's parish church. The area was incorporated into the Borough of Liverpool in 1836, and in 1895 the boundaries of the city were extended to include Walton.
The first St Nathanael's church was built in Pine Grove (Edge Hill) in 1869, but this burned down in 1904. The present church was built on a new site to serve the new housing estate of Walton-on-the-Hill built around it, to the north of and detached from old Walton. The ICBS made a grant. The architect was Frank Rimmington, as is recorded on a foundation stone in the baptistery, dedicated by Rev Canon Hobson, 22nd May 1909. Rimmington was a minor local architect who also designed the similar church of St Aidan east of Walton village built in the same year for the same purpose, and the also very similar St Mark, Edge Lane.
Exterior Description
This is a simple suburban church in the neo-Jacobean style typical of the Edwardian period with black-and-white timber framing, built with economy in mind. The only easily visible facade is the west, where a baptistery with a lean-to roof projects between flanking porches with separate timber gables, plain doors. Above the baptistery is a 5-light strip window. The building is long and low with a fleche at the west end with a spirelet giving a little vertical emphasis. The fenestration consists of plain timber-framed rectangular 2-light windows with transoms to each bay, and similar dormers to the two west nave bays admittingmore light to the interior. There is a short pointed 5-light window to the east end, again with a transom.
Building Fabric and Features
Nave
20th Century 6-bay nave
Porch
20th Century porches projecting from the nave
Baptistery
20th century at west end
Chancel
20th century 2 bay chancel
Vestry
20th century north vestry
Building Materials
Brick
20th century red brick building
Timber
20th century timber framing and windows
Tile
20th century tile roof
Interior
Interior Description
The interior is whitewashed and quiet, dignified, very well kept with handsome cast-iron columns to the aisles supporting a complex arch-braced timber roof with collar and strut articulated around the dormers, the main feature of the church. Woodblock floors with red carpet down the central alley. There are plain benches with square ends and plain 1960's light fittings. Pointed chancel arch with hoodmould. The east sanctuary bay has been partitioned off behind the High Altar, a small chapel has been installed and is accessible through doors from here and the vestry. The latter has a kitchen unit.
Fixtures and fittings
Altar
20th century plain wood high altar, modern catalogue pine to the sanctuary chapel
Lectern
20th century brass eagle
Font (component)
20th century tall octagonal wooden font with traceried panels and an ornate lid
Organ (object)
20th century an electronic Viscount organ
Bells
Portable Furnishings and Artworks
registers from 1909
wooden Bishop's chair, Jacobean style
Churchyard
Grid reference: SJ 365 958
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.
Further information
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