Building record MLI80829 - Church of St Matthew, Holbeach St Matthew
Summary
Church of St Matthew, Holbeach St Matthew
Type and Period (2)
- CHURCH (Post Medieval to Modern - 1869 AD to 2050 AD)
- WAR MEMORIAL (Early 20th Century to 21st Century - 1920 AD? to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
PRN 23666
The church was built in 1868-69 to a design by the prolific Victorian architect Ewan Christian and has been unaltered since. The church is approximately 13m by 5m and built of red brick with a timber roof covered in slates and ridge tiles. The ground plan has a four-bay nave and chancel in one, and a south-west porch. There is a brass plaque in the chancel '…in memory of Canon Vaughan Browne-Wilkinson MA vicar of this parish 1927-73 died 22nd June 1975.' There is also a First World War memorial, oak board, mounted on the west wall. {1}
A condition survey was carried out prior to proposed conversion to residential use. The church is disused and in deteriorating condition. Internally, the pews have been removed but the wooden pulpit remains, along with part of the altar rail and original tiling in the altar area. Other details such as a painted banner on the east wall of the chancel also remain. {2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI6049 Unpublished Document: Council for the Care of Churches. 2000-2001. Pastoral Measure Report. Holbeach.
- <2> SLI13084 Report: Hutton and Rostron Environmental Investigations Ltd. 2010. Condition Survey of St Matthew's Church, Holbeach St Matthew. -.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 4114 3230 (17m by 10m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HOLBEACH, SOUTH HOLLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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