Weight: 485 lbs Diameter: 25" Bell 1 of 9
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1844
Dove Bell ID: 56053 Tower ID: 21255 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
St John Kensal Green
Diocese of London
Church, 623040
http://www.stjohnskensalgreen.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: TQ 238 825
A church built in 1870-1 by F & H Francis. It consists of a five-bay nave with north and south aisles; a deep chancel terminates in a three-sided apse with, to the north, a small chapel and, to the south, a large organ chamber. There is a tower at the south-west corner. The principal material is grey stock brick, with some stone dressings.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Five-bay nave with north and south aisles, a deep chancel terminates in a three-sided apse with, to the north, a small chapel and, to the south, a large organ chamber.
Footprint of Church buildings: 488 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The church was built, 1870-1, by Messrs. F..ll. Francis.
Exterior Description
A five-bay nave with north and south aisles; a deep chancel termines in a three-sided apse with, to the north, a small chapel and, to the south, a large organ chamber. There is a tower at the south-west corner. The principal material is grey stock brick, with some stone dressings. The tower is rectangular to the level of the nave roof and then chamfers sharply on all faces to terminate in an octagonal stone belfry capped with a stone spirelet.
Interior
Interior Description
Inside the building is lined with yellow stocks and occasional red banding. The interior has a stone arcade, the capitals carved with coarse but luxuriant foliage; the roof corbels are carved with female heads.
Fixtures and fittings
Font (object)
Massive stone font
Pulpit
Whitewashed stone pulpit
Reredos
Marble reredos with indifferent painted panels.
Organ (component)
1870
Case by Bevington & Son. The lower part is of stained wood, but the array of painted pipes is contained in a framework of black wrought iron.
Bells
Nominal: 1459 Hz Weight: 354 lbs Diameter: 24.49" Bell 2 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 2019
Dove Bell ID: 62997 Tower ID: 21255 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1638 Hz Weight: 222 lbs Diameter: 21.06" Bell 3 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 2019
Dove Bell ID: 62998 Tower ID: 21255 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1838 Hz Weight: 145 lbs Diameter: 18.5" Bell 4 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 2019
Dove Bell ID: 62999 Tower ID: 21255 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1948 Hz Weight: 126 lbs Diameter: 17.4" Bell 5 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 2019
Dove Bell ID: 63000 Tower ID: 21255 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 2186 Hz Weight: 98 lbs Diameter: 15.91" Bell 6 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 2019
Dove Bell ID: 63001 Tower ID: 21255 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 2454 Hz Weight: 82 lbs Diameter: 14.92" Bell 7 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 2019
Dove Bell ID: 63002 Tower ID: 21255 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 2754 Hz Weight: 72 lbs Diameter: 13.98" Bell 8 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 2020
Dove Bell ID: 63003 Tower ID: 21255 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 2917.5 Hz Weight: 65 lbs Diameter: 13.43" Bell 9 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 2020
Dove Bell ID: 63004 Tower ID: 21255 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TQ 238 825
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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