Diameter: 23.5" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1961
Dove Bell ID: 62815 Tower ID: 25075 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
St Edmund of Canterbury Yeading
Overview
Grid reference: TQ 111 817
This modern church complex stands in its own large unenclosed plot of land in a quiet residential area of Yeading, formerly a hamlet in the old parish of Hayes, Middlesex and still maintaining a separate identity within the surrounding urban sprawl. Built in 1961 to serve the new housing developing at this time in this previously rural part of Middlesex. The church itself is of little architectural pretension, and consists of a simple gabled box, with north-east Lady chapel opening off it.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Nave and chancel in one, north-east Lady chapel. Ancillary buildings with detached campanile to the north of the church, and church hall adjacent to west end.
Dimensions:
Nave and chancel 20m (61 feet) x 13m (40ft).
Description of Archaeology and History
Built in 1961 to serve the new housing developing at this time in this previously rural part of Middlesex. The architect was Anthony Lewis, who also designed other churches in the area.
Exterior Description
The church itself is of little architectural pretension, and consists of a simple gabled box, with north-east Lady chapel opening off it. The nave has the usual narrow side passages.
The Lady chapel is of the same height as the main part of the church, and is identical in design; the lower windows have stained glass as in the chancel.
The rest of the complex consists of a long low range to the south of the church with two wings reaching towards the car park, with the campanile in front. This gives the building some vertical emphasis. It is square in section with an open belfry stage.
Building Materials
Brick
Unknown
Red brick
Lead
Unknown
Roof
Interior
Interior Description
It is rather poorly lit by the clearstorey of small slit windows high up under the eaves and larger rectangular windows at ground level. The sanctuary is illuminated by deeply coloured stained glass windows, imparting an intimate atmosphere to this part of the building. The interior is whitewashed throughout, making the most of the available light.
Fixtures and fittings
Altar
1961
High altar of African dark wood, with inset stone panels, one carved with chiro by Peter Dawson.
Altar
1900
Oak chest with Gothic tracery front in the Lady chapel, brought from an earlier church.
Reredos
1970s
Crucifixion sculpture, painted wood, S W Pietzch.
Pulpit
1962
Simple light wood with metal side rails, front panel has painting of St Edmund.
Font (object)
1962
Black granite tub font, vesica-shaped in section. Brass domed lid with abstracted cross finial.
Organ (object)
1962
Two manual pipe organ yb Manders, rebuilt and extended by Keith Bance of Harrow in 1983.
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: TQ 111 817
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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