Blackley: St Mark (Whitemoss)
Overview
Grid reference: SD 872 30
The first church was a Nissen hut erected after World War II, later replaced by a corrugated iron building. The core of the present building was erected in 1958. This was extended in 1970 to provide a new worship space on the north side, the old church and hall being converted into a community hall. The small brick building is tucked away within White Moss, a residential estate of Blackley.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Hall with lobby and facilities, church coming off it at a right angle.
Dimensions:
Church 15m long, 8m wide.
Description of Archaeology and History
The first church was a Nissen hut erected after World War II, later replaced by a corrugated iron building. The core of the present building was erected in 1958. This was extended in 1970 to provide a new worship space on the north side, the old church and hall being converted into a community hall.
Exterior Description
Externally the church appears to be a hall or community centre, and indeed most of the building is used this way. A foyer has toilets to the sides, leading into a hall with a stage behind a folding screen at the west end, and a kitchen off one side.
The new church is a rectangle which projects from the hall, the altar against the north wall. The wall behind the altar is canted and glazed so that the space is flooded with natural light.
Building Fabric and Features
Church Hall
20th century hall with lobby and facilities
Church
20th century new church at a right angle to the hall
Building Materials
Steel
20th century steel frame
Brick
20th century brick and concrete walls
Concrete
20th century brick and concrete walls
Copper
20th century copper felt roofs
Interior
Interior Description
The fittings are 1970s, there is a stone font and a Glastonbury chair and lectern in one corner.
At each east end of the side walls are single long slit windows with contemporary stained glass; They depict a man preaching on a hill and two men on a boat, visited by a dove.
Fixtures and fittings
Font (object)
20th century stone font
Lectern
20th century
Stained Glass (window)
20th century Single long slit windows contemporary stained glass showing a man preaching on a hill and two men on a boat visited by a dove.
Churchyard
Grid reference: SD 872 30
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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