Bell 1 of 2
Dove Bell ID: 65282 Tower ID: 25692 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Wash Common: St George
Overview
Grid reference: SU 457 646
A modern church, which consists of Chancel, Nave with a choir loft to the west, North and South Aisles, North and South Transept and Chapel with a Sacristy in the south of the Flower Vestry to the north. To the southwest an extension has been formed in two buildings to provide meeting rooms, offices, an entrance and toilets. St George's was designed by F C Eden and based on the early Renaissance chapels.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Consists of Chancel, Nave with a choir loft to the west, North and South Aisles, North and South Transept and Chapel with a Sacristy in the south of the Flower Vestry to the north. To the southwest an extension has been formed in two buildings to provide meeting rooms, offices, an entrance and toilets.
Description of Archaeology and History
The Church was designed by F C Eden and based on the early Renaissance chapels. The construction started in 1933, but due to financial restraint the Eden design was not completed until 1964. A new hall to the Church Hall was added in 1997 and the annexe room added in 1999.
Exterior Description
The Church, which is designed in an Italianate style consists of brick walls and painted with the sections to the west of the Nave not completed until 1964 and formed with concrete frame. The brickwork externally is painted white. The roofs are covered with pantiles. To the northwest is a tall Campanile, which contains a Belfry, but unfortunately the bells were never installed. The Campanile is linked to the Church with an open Cloister.
Interior
Interior Description
Internally the spaces are tall, the ceiling to the Nave is continuous to the Chapel and formed on barrel vaults of a high frame, the vault is formed by a hessian mesh coated with Plaster of Paris. The Transept and Chapel have arcading to the west and a Choir loft, which contains the organ.
Bells
Bell 2 of 2
Dove Bell ID: 65499 Tower ID: 25692 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SU 457 646
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 | Yes |
| Solar Thermal Panels | No |
| Biomass | No |
| Wind Turbine | No |
| Air Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | Yes |
| 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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