Withington: St Crispin
Overview
Grid reference: SJ 842 946
A large low and very plain 1920s church of red brick, set in a large grassed plot within a low brick wall to the south (Lloyd Road) and concrete and iron fencing elsewhere. It is long and low, with no vertical emphasis, all under one shallowly pitched roof which cants over the ends. The vestries are lower with their own roofs. The architectural style is the (typical for this time) neo-Romanesque with round-headed windows grouped in triplets or single windows to each alternate bay.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Demolished
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
6-bay aisled nave with short chancel flanked by south choir vestry and north clergy vestry.
Dimensions:
Nave c 19m (65 ft) x 10m (35ft).
Description of Archaeology and History
Built 1925, designed by Thomas Worthington & Sons. The church was intended to be large and have a basement/crypt but only the latter was built due to financial problems, finished off with a short chancel and low roof.
Exterior Description
This is a very modest church building, which clearly suffered from inadequate finance and was never completed as planned. It is long and low, with no vertical emphasis, all under one shallowly pitched roof which cants over the ends. The vestries are lower with their own roofs.
The architectural style is the (typical for this time) neo-Romanesque with round-headed windows grouped in triplets or single windows to each alternate bay, which on closer inspection at least gives an indication that one might be looking at a church. 4-light in the slightly protruding west baptistery. There are tall round-headed doorways in the west bay at each end, and into the aisles at the east end. Adjacent to this set off to the north is a block which was presumably intended as the base of a bell tower.
Building Materials
Brick
Interior
Interior Description
The interior is plastered and whitewashed, the arcades with depressed arches, the broad piers square in section and clad in wood panelling painted green, similar panelling around the walls. Very narrow aisles, the organ stands free in the easternmost bay of the south arcade. Low flat panelled ceiling, woodblock floor with beige carpet. Chairs (probably the originals) in the nave face east and then west, there is a High altar on a timber dais in the sanctuary and another Lady altar at the west end in what was the baptistery, flanked by store rooms. Plain choir stalls with fielded fronts and backs at the east end.
Fixtures and fittings
Altar
1930
Oak chest with panelled sides
Reredos
1930
Crucifixion, painted and gilded
Font (object)
Late 19th or Early 20th Century
Octagonal Gothic stone font with quatrefoil decoration to the bowl panels, slightly damaged, probably late 19th or early 20th century, flat lead cover. Brought from another church.
Lectern
1930
Wood
Organ (object)
Single manual, by Wadsworth of Manchester.
Rail
1930
Wooden rails with wooden supports.
Churchyard
Grid reference: SJ 842 946
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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