List entry Summary
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
Name: CHURCH OF ST LUKE
List entry Number: 1130685
Location
CHURCH OF ST LUKE, CHESTER ROAD
The building may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
| County |
District |
District Type |
Parish |
| Cheshire West and Chester | Unitary Authority | Dunham-on-the-Hill |
National Park: Not applicable to this List entry.
Grade: II
Date first listed: 20-Dec-1983
Date of most recent amendment: Not applicable to this List entry.
Legacy System Information
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Legacy System: LBS
UID: 55398
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List entry Description
Summary of Building
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History
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Details
SJ 47SE DUNHAM ON THE HILL C.P. CHESTER ROAD (WEST SIDE)
5/15 Church of St Luke
II
Church. 1860-1 by James Harrison in early C14th style. Sandstone,
slate roof. Nave and chancel with bellcote at west end. South porch,
north and south vestries. 3 bay aisleless nave windows have pointed
heads and reticulated tracery. 2-light nave windows have plain leaded
lights. 4-light west window and 3-light east window have stained
glass. Outer porch doorway has hood mould with returned stops. 3
niches within porch, one on left, 2 on right, have pointed heads.
Chamfered plinth, angle buttresses, stone gable parapet, stone crosses
at east end of nave and chancel. Interior: Timber screen has
linenfold panelling. Pine pews. Octagonal stone font inscribed and
dated 1863 has octagonal pedestal and base. Octagonal timber pulpit
Panelled screen behind altar. Cross designed by G.G.Scott and made by
Skidmore of Coventry. High Victorian style with heavy relief.
Elaborate gilt cross, brought from above choir screen, Chester
Cathedral 1921. Pevsner & Hubbard.
Listing NGR: SJ4722773075
Selected Sources
- Article Reference - Author: Nikolaus Pevsner and Edward Hubbard - Title: Cheshire - Date: 1971 - Journal Title: The Buildings of England
National Grid Reference: SJ 47227 73075
Map
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