St Matthew Fulham
Overview
Grid reference: TQ 257 759
A large church of brown stock brick relieved with red, in a simple lancet style. The pitched roofs have coverings of tiles. The exterior is extremely plain.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Nave with aisles, small transepts and chancel. There is a western vestibule and a fleche at the west end of the nave roof-ridge.
Exterior Description
A large church of brown stock brick relieved with red, in a simple lancet style. The pitched roofs have coverings of tiles. The exterior is extremely plain. On the west or entrance front, the vestibule runs across the full width of the wall between heavy stepped buttresses. Above the vestibule two tall lancets and a roundel are recessed under a pointed arched surround flanked by two smaller lancets. The aisle and clerestory walls are both divided into five bays; the aisles by small buttresses, the clerestory walls by brick pilaster strips. In each of the aisle bays are two lancet windows; in the three central bays of the clerestory three lights, and in the outer bays one light only. The small transepts, which open from the chancel, have two narrow lancets and a roundel in their gable wall. The main east window is of five lancet lights set under a pointed brick relieving arch.
Building Fabric and Features
Stained Glass
19th Century
By Clayton & Bell, installed in 1925. It Came from' St. Mary's, Vincent Square, Westminster, and was given in 1866/96 by Sir. ames Knowles in memory of his wife. The small panels, depicting various saints and biblical scenes, are rich in colour and of fine quality.
Interior
Interior Description
Inside the brickwork has been left unwhitened. The nave is of five bays with pillars of red brick and bases, capitals and springers all of stone. The clerestory is continuously arcaded with thin wall shafts marking the division of the bays. The chancel arch is wide. On the north side a tall arch gives access to the organ chamber, while on the south side the vestry is reached through two smaller arches. The sanctuary is only one bay deep with a tall lancet window on each side. In the east wall, under the window is a triple arcaded reredos of brick with painted panels inset. The chancel has a curved boarded roof.
Fixtures and fittings
Font (object)
Of stone, a 12-sided bowl on a hexagonal shaft. The text, "Suffer little children ..." is carved round the outside of the bowl.
Pulpit
Wood
Reredos
1928
The three paintings of the reredos are the work of H.W. Webster.
Organ (object)
3 manual, by Hele & Co. Plymouth and Exeter.
Panel
1927
At the east end of each aisle is an oval wooden board commemorating the transfer of the stained glass from St. Mary's, Westminster in 1927. The wooden frames of these panels have heavy decorative carving and may be of late 17th century date.
Churchyard
Grid reference: TQ 257 759
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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