Charlestown: St George
Overview
Grid reference: SD 813 1
A section of the building is two storey with a mono-pitch roof with copper facing. The nave, a single storey with a flat roof on the north side of the building, is a long low rectangular space with windows all along the north wall. From west to east there are three large rectangular windows, a set of double doors which presumably functioned as an entrance to the pub (previous function of the building) and then three tall thin lights which look onto the sanctuary area.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Roughly half of the building is single storey and used as a nave and chancel, the other half is two storey and has community rooms and a kitchen on the ground floor and offices on the first floor. An entrance vestibule with toilet facilities links the two elements.
Dimensions:
The nave is approximately 18m x 12m.
Footprint of Church buildings: 43 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The building is a modern brick build and was originally a public house called the Lowry. In 1992 it was purchased and converted for use as a church with ancillary rooms for community use and offices.
An older building was previously the church of St George, but is no longer in use.
Exterior Description
A section of the building is two storey with a mono-pitch roof with copper facing. The nave, a single storey with a flat roof on the north side of the building, is a long low rectangular space with windows all along the north wall. From west to east there are three large rectangular windows, a set of double doors which presumably functioned as an entrance to the pub and then three tall thin lights which look onto the sanctuary area. There are no other distinguishing features to the exterior of the building.
Interior
Interior Description
The interior is crammed with ecclesiastical paraphernalia but still doesn’t quite succeed in masquerading its secular roots. There is a south aisle of sorts where the bar was probably sited. Two existing walls project into the nave creating a small transept area. Stained glass panels have been inserted to the east and west of the space making two small chapels, one facing south and one on the other side of wall facing east.
Light boxes have been inserted at the east and west ends of the church to show stained glass panels brought from the old church.
Fixtures and fittings
Altar
Wooden frame with minimal cusped decoration along a lblind arcade at the front
Reredos
Large framed stained glass panel with light box behind
Pulpit
Hexagonal
Lectern
Plain reading desk
Font (object)
Small wooden hexagonal bowl and stem
Organ (object)
Technics organ console kept at the west end.
Rail
Simple wooden rail with minimal decoration including small mouse in manner of Robert Thompson the ‘Mouseman’.
Churchyard
Grid reference: SD 813 1
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
Sources
Showing 7 entries of 7 View All
Submit a change
If you notice something incorrect or missing, please explain it in the form below and submit it to our team for review.