Battersea: St Philip the Apostle
Overview
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Building Fabric and Features
Stained Glass
1954
Five easternmost windows have glass inserted after loss of Victorian glass in the War. Designed by T D Randall of Faithcraft.
Depicts:
St Basil the Great and St Clement of Alexandria with the church and Battersea Power Station below
St John Chrysostom with St Athanasius and St George with Lambeth Palace and St Thomas' Hospital below
Christ and St Philip at the Feeding of the Five Thousand with Westminster Abbey and The Houses of Parliament below
St Edward the Confessor and St Peter with St Paul with County Hall and St Paul’s Cathedral below
St Augustine of Canterbury and St Stephen with Southwark Cathedral and The Tower of London below
Building Materials
Ragstone
Unknown
Grey ragstone exterior facings
Bath Stone
Unknown
Dressings
Slate
Unknown
Roof tiling
Portland Stone
Unknown
Some dressings renewed in Portland stone
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Altar
Modern
Oak table
Pulpit
Unknown
Given by members of the Flower family c. 1870. Of grey stone, five sides of an octagon with foliate crosses in each face of the base and trefoil-headed arches filled with diaper on the body. At the angles are short colonettes with foliate capitals.
Lectern
1870
Brass eagle set with some polished crystal and with three claw feet
Font (object)
Unknown
Gift from the Flower family. Octagonal of grey stone, with moulded base, six florets, the Dove and a crown in quatrefoils round the bowl. Oak cover, now removed.
Organ (object)
1871
By William Hill.
Churchyard
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 | N/A |
| Solar Thermal Panels | N/A |
| Biomass | N/A |
| Wind Turbine | N/A |
| Air Source Heat Pump | N/A |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | N/A |
| Ev Charging | N/A |
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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