Hemlington: St Timothy
Overview
Grid reference: NZ 491 146
The present church was begun in 1979 and completed in 1980, the architects were Dennis Lister Associates of Middlesbrough. It was opened and dedicated in 1980 by the Bishop of Whitby. This is quite an ambitious design, with well articulated tall blocky facades rising above a canted wall to the front, the main entrance set back in the middle.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Multi-cellular building. Main worship space square with canted corners. Lady chapel to north and hall with folding screen and cafe to south.
Dimensions:
Worship space c 19m square.
Description of Archaeology and History
Hemlington is mentioned in Domesday Book as Himeligetun, but was never more than a rural settlement with farms within the parish of nearby Stainton. Hemlington Hall Farm survives on the other side of the lake, the 19th century buildings used for community purposes. Otherwise Hemlington is a southern extension of Middlesbrough, developed from the 1960s to provide housing.
St Timothy's has its origins in the early 1970s when the Rev Terence Grigg (vicar of Stainton), supported by Archbishop Coggan, started a church community in a house bought for the purpose in the 'new town'. The present church was begun in 1979 and completed in 1980, the architects were Dennis Lister Associates of Middlesbrough. It was opened and dedicated in 1980 by the Bishop of Whitby. St Timothy's remained a part of Stainton parish until the new parish of Hemlington was formed and the church consecrated in 1993. The kitchen was recently refurbished as a cafe.
The archaeological potential of the site is low as this was farmland before the church was built, but there was early settlement throughout the area and chance finds from any period are possible. The Historic Environment Record should be consulted if any development of the site is being considered.
Exterior Description
This is quite an ambitious design, with well articulated tall blocky facades rising above a canted wall to the front, the main entrance set back in the middle. A cross is set in the facade above the entrance which faces the shopping arcade. The fenestration is long strip windows. An unusual feature is that the rainwater goods are sealed within the building.
Building Fabric and Features
Anglican Church
20th century Main worship space square with canted corners.
Lady Chapel
20th century to the north of the main building
Church Hall
20th century hall with folding screen and café to the south
Building Materials
Brick
20th century red brick
Timber
20th century timber and steel frame
Steel
20th century timber and steel frame
Lead
20th century frame covered in felt with lead flashings
Interior
Interior Description
The interior is functional and quite plain, with a small Lady Chapel, the main worship space and the hall (with adjacent kitchen / cafe) opening off a lobby with toilets. Floors are of woodblock or parquet, walls in a pastel colours or white.
The furnishings are 1980s catalogue with chairs. There are two items brought here from a redundant church, a one-manual organ of 1888 by Foster & Andrews of Hull with attractive painted pipes, and an octagonal stone font in the Gothic style, possibly contemporary with the organ. Christus Rex as reredos. Locally made bell hung by Taylor & Co of Loughborough, 1980.
Churchyard
Grid reference: NZ 491 146
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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