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Brinnington: St Luke & Portwood St Paul

Name:

This is the church’s legal name as given by the Church Commissioners.

Brinnington: St Luke & Portwood St Paul
Record Type:

A classification of the current status of the building

Church
Church code:

This is a unique identification number supplied to each church building by the Church Commissioners.

609353
Diocese:

Name of diocese in which the church building is located at the time of entry.

Chester
Archdeaconry:

Name of archdeaconry in which the church building is located at the time of entry

Macclesfield
Parish:

This is the legal name of the parish as given by the Church Commissioners.

Stockport and Brinnington

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Statutory Designation Information

Listed Building?

The decision to put a church building on the National Heritage List for England and assign it a listing grade is made by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport. The decision is normally based on recommendations made by Historic England, the government’s adviser on the historic environment.

This is not a Listed Building
Scheduled Monument?

The decision to schedule a feature (building, monument, archaeological remains, etc.) located within the church building’s precinct or churchyard is made by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport. The decision is based on recommendations made by Historic England, the government’s adviser on cultural heritage.

There is no Scheduled Monument within the curtilage or precinct

National Park

National Parks are areas of countryside that include villages and towns, which are protected because of their beautiful countryside, wildlife and cultural heritage. In England, National Parks are designated by Natural England, the government’s advisor on the natural environment.

The church is not in a National Park

Conservation Area

Conservation areas are places of special architectural or historic interest where it is desirable to preserve and enhance the character and appearance of such areas. Conservation Areas are designated by the Local Council.

The church is not in a Conservation Area

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Heritage At Risk Status

On Heritage At Risk Register?

The Heritage at Risk programme is run and managed by Historic England, the government’s advisor on cultural heritage. It aims to protect and manage the historic environment, so that the number of ‘at risk’ historic places and sites across England are reduced.

This church is not on the Heritage at Risk Register
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Approximate Date

Approximate Date:

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The CHR records the time period for the building’s predominant fabric as opposed to the date of the earliest fabric or the church’s foundation date.

Modern

Exterior Image

Exterior image of 609353 Brinnington St Luke
Caption:

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Exterior image of 609353 Brinnington St Luke
Description:

It seems to be the wrong photograph. Provided coordinates come up with another church on geograph.org.uk

Photograph of the south elevation taken from Brinnington Road.
Year / Date:

2011, April 06

August 2014
Copyright:

Keltek Trust

Archbishops' Council
Originator:

Keltek Trust

Catherine Townsend

Summary Description

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Constructed in 1964 to designs of Manchester architectural firm, Fairhursts, and was consecrated the following year.

Visiting and Facilities

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The church is open for worship.
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Church Website

Church Website:

www.holytrinitylyonsdown.org.uk

http://www.stlukesbrinnington.co.uk

Sources and Further Information

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Catherine Townsend (August 2014) Exterior image of 609353 Brinnington St Luke [Digital Archive/Graphic material]
Exterior image of 609353 Brinnington St Luke
Catherine Townsend (August 2014) Interior image of 609353 Brinnington St Luke [Digital Archive/Graphic material]
Interior image of 609353 Brinnington St Luke
Church of England (2021) A Church Near You https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/12863/ [Digital Archive/Index]
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If you notice any errors with the below outlines of your connected churchyards, please email heritageonline@churchofengland.org with the corrections needed.

This could include information on new churchyards, edits to the boundaries shown, or different land characteristics. 

We are working on adding the consecrated land found within local authority cemeteries, and in time, this data will be shown on the map.

Grid Reference: SJ 912 922

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Administrative Area

Metropolitan District:

The administrative area within which the church is located.

Stockport District (B)

Location and Setting

This field describes the setting of the church building, i.e. the surroundings in which the church building is experienced, and whether or not it makes a positive or negative contribution to the significance of the building.

Brinnington is a suburb two miles north-east of Stockport, separated from it by the M60, which to the south-east of Manchester. To the west of Brinnington the River Tame meanders through the Reddish Vale Country Park (a designated Local Nature Reserve). The church is located in the centre of a 20th century residential estate developed with a mixture of housing and which is subject to an ongoing regeneration plan. The church occupies a corner site with Brinnington Road forming the southern boundary and Northumberland Road the west boundary.

The church is orientated north-east - south-west, but liturgical orientation is used throughout. The vicarage, which is contemporary to the church and is built in similar materials, is located to the north-east, whilst the church hall, which predates St Luke’s, is to the north. A modern community development is to the west. A residential care home is located to the east and a scout hut to the south.

The churchyard contains no burials, but is grassed with paths formed from concrete paving slabs. Along the north elevation is a flower bed panted with roses, which contains interred ashes and is designated as a garden of remembrance. There is one mature tree to the north and several to the east.  A mound in the grass to the north side is thought to be waste soil from construction. The churchyard is bound by a low stepped brick wall along the south and west sides and a concrete slab fence to the north of the church hall. A tarmac area along the west boundary provides on-site parking.

Church Plan

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Ground Plan Description and Dimensions

Ground Plan

Provide as written description of the ground plan of the church building and well as its dimensions.

nave and chancel in one with south-west porch.

Dimensions

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[Approximate] Nave 19m x 14m

Footprint of Church buildings (m2):

Small (<199m2)

Medium (200-599m2)

Large (600m-999m2)

Very Large (>1000m2)

266 m2

Description of Archaeology and History

This field aims to record the archaeological potential of the wider area around the building and churchyard, as well as the history of site.

The church hall was built before the church was constructed in the 1950s, providing a temporary place of worship for the growing estate. The church was constructed in 1964 to the designs of local architectural practice, Fairhursts of Manchester, who at a similar date were involved in commissions at Manchester University.

The parish of Portwood merged with Brinnington when Portwood, St Paul (built 1849-51 by John Crowther) was demolished in the 1970s. Several items have been relocated from the former church such as the lectern and Roll of Honour.

The archaeological potential of the site is low. Archaeological records within 1 kilometre of the site identify a possible Roman road from Stockport to Glossop to the south-east, the 16th century ruins of Arden Hall on a moated site is to the north-east; C17th traces of archaeology at Crookilly Farm to the south-east, Reddish Vale golf course designed by Alistair MacKenzie in 1912 to the west. There are no known designations relating to the ecology of the plot.

Exterior Description

This field aims to record a written description of the exterior of the church building and the churchyard.

St Luke's is constructed in red brick and has a contrasting partially pitched, green, copper-clad roof. A porch projects to the south, with a canopy extending southwards, partly supported by a large crucifix. A low, flat-roofed narthex extends from the west. The brick elevations are plain, except the north elevation which has recessed arched niches, and glazed panels extending the height of the north and south elevations at the east ends. There is also a projection at the eastern end of the north side, with a sloping, rising roofline. Strips of glazing extend along north and south elevation at the cill line. The east wall is angled, pointing outwards to the east. Downpipes are concealed within the stucture.

Architects, Artists and Associated People/Organisations

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Who:
Fairhursts
Role:
Architect
From:
01 Jan 1964
To:
31 Dec 1965
Contribution:
designed church
Who:
Alan James Hurst
Role:
Architect / Surveyor ICM55
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Contribution:

Building Fabric and Features

This field is an index of the building and its major components

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CHANCEL (20th century)
CHURCH HALL (20th century)
NAVE (20th century)
PORCH (20th century)

Building Materials

This field is an index of the building’s material composition

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BRICK (20th century)
COPPER (20th century)

Interior Image

Interior image of 609353 Brinnington St Luke
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Interior image of 609353 Brinnington St Luke
Description:
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Photograph of the inside of the church, looking east from the west balcony.
Year / Date:
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August 2014
Copyright:
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Archbishops' Council
Originator:
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Catherine Townsend

Interior Description

This field aims to record a written description of the interior of the church building.

The interior is accessed through wood-glazed double doors from the lobby to the south, where there is no change in level, or through a door in the north wall which has a single step. The plan of the interior fans slightly with a narrower east end. The east wall meets in the centre at an angle, pointing east.

The large interior space is quite dark. It has a level floor paved in red and black square clay tiles with a line along the centre to echo the fan of the building. Fixed pine benches provide seating. The space is ceiled by wood strips and transverse trusses. There are suspended light fittings. The walls are of exposed red brick, the north wall has recessed blind niches echoing those externally. Clear, glazed windows form a horizontal strip at eaves level around the building, except in the eastern-most bay.

The Sanctuary is raised by a single brick step shaped in reverse to the angle of the east wall. A shallow projection to the north has glazing to the west facet and a door (not in use) and pierced lancets in the east face. Consecration stones are laid at the base. To the south side, a brick pulpit is built out of the wall. The altar is raised on three stone steps and is positioned beneath a wooden crucifix, fixed to the east wall. The wall to the south is glazed in tones of yellow reaching the full height of the elevation.

At the west end a brick wall, randomly pierced with openings, divides the western most end to form a narthex. Six steps behind it provide access to a platform with doors off it opening onto two vestries and a bathroom. To the north and south sides of the west elevation are full-height expanses of blue glazing. A further flight of wooden steps leads up from the platform to a west balcony, largely used for storage, with the boiler room accessed to the south side. Beneath the narthex is a basement, sometimes used as a meeting room, and laid out as a chapel. Small square windows filled with coloured glass are placed high in the wall of the west elevation.

Internal Fixtures and Fittings

This field is an index of the building’s internal, architectural components. This includes its internal spaces and those areas’ fixtures and fittings (building components which are securely fixed to the church or cathedral).

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ALTAR (20th century)
FONT (COMPONENT) (20th century)
LECTERN (19th century)
ORGAN (COMPONENT) (20th century)
PLAQUE (COMPONENT) (20th century)
PULPIT (20th century)
RAIL (20th century)

Portable Furnishings and Artworks

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BOOK (20th century)

If you notice any errors with the below outlines of your connected churchyards, please email heritageonline@churchofengland.org with the corrections needed.

This could include information on new churchyards, edits to the boundaries shown, or different land characteristics. 

We are working on adding the consecrated land found within local authority cemeteries, and in time, this data will be shown on the map.

Grid Reference: SJ 912 922

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Ecology

This field aims to record a description of the ecology of the churchyard and surrounding setting.

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Ecological Designations

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The everyday wildlife of burial grounds means much to those who visit and cherish them but many burial grounds are so rich in wildlife that they should be designated and specially protected. Few have the legal protection of a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) or, in the case of local authority owned cemeteries, Local Nature Reserve. This makes it even more important that they are cared for and protected by the people looking after them.

Many have a non-statutory designation as a recognition of their importance. These non-statutory designations have a variety of names in different regions including Local Wildlife Site, County Wildlife Site, Site of Importance for Nature Conservation or Site of Nature Conservation Importance (Local Wildlife Site is the most common name). Their selection is based on records of the most important, distinctive and threatened species and habitats within a national, regional and local context. This makes them some of our most valuable wildlife areas.

For example, many burial grounds which are designated as Local Wildlife Sites contain species-rich meadow, rich in wildflowers, native grasses and grassland fungi managed by only occasional mowing plus raking. When this is the case, many animals may be present too, insects, birds, amphibians, reptiles and mammals. This type of grassland was once widespread and has been almost entirely lost from the UK with approximately 3% remaining, so burial grounds with species-rich meadow managed in this way are extremely important for wildlife.

These designations should be considered when planning management or change.

If you think that this or any other burial ground should be designated please contact Caring for God’s Acre (info@cfga.org.uk) to discuss. Many eligible sites have not yet received a designation and can be surveyed and then submitted for consideration.

There are no SSSIs within the curtilage of this Church.

There are no Local nature reserves within the curtilage of this Church.

There are no Local Wildlife sites within the curtilage of this Church.

Evidence of the Presence of Bats

This field aims to record any evidence of the presence of bats in the church building or churchyard.

The church has no evidence of bats

Burial and War Grave Information

This field records basic information about the presence of a churchyard and its use as a burial ground.

It is unknown whether the church or churchyard is consecrated. Work in progress - can you help?
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It is unknown whether the churchyard has been used for burial. Work in progress - can you help?
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It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial. Work in progress - can you help?
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It is unknown whether the churchyard is closed for burial. Work in progress - can you help?
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The churchyard does not have war graves.

National Heritage List for England Designations

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There are no Listed Buildings within the curtilage of this Church.

There are no Scheduled Monuments within the curtilage of this Church.

Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees

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Churchyards are home to fantastic trees, in particular ancient and veteran trees which can be the oldest indication of a sacred space and be features of extraordinary individuality. The UK holds a globally important population of ancient and veteran yew trees of which three-quarters are found in the churchyards of England and Wales.

There are more than 1,000 ancient and veteran yews aged at least 500 years in these churchyards.

To put this in context, the only other part of western Europe with a known significant yew population is Normandy in northern France, where more than 100 ancient or veteran churchyard yews have been recorded.

Burial grounds may contain veteran and ancient trees of other species such as sweet chestnut or small-leaved lime which, whilst maybe not so old as the yews, are still important for wildlife and may be home to many other species.

Specialist advice is needed when managing these wonderful trees. For more information or to seek advice please contact Caring for God’s Acre, The Ancient Yew Group and The Woodland Trust.

If you know of an ancient or veteran tree in a burial ground that is not listed here please contact Caring for God’s Acre.

There are currently no Ancient, Veteran or Notable trees connected to this Church

Churchyard Structures

This field is an index of the churchyard’s components.

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Significance

Setting Significance Level:

Significance is the whole set of reasons why people value a church, whether as a place for worship and mission, as an historic building that is part of the national heritage, as a focus for the local community, as a familiar landmark or for any other reasons.

Low
Setting Significance Description:
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St Luke and its site have low archaeological potential. St Luke's is positioned on a corner site and therefore has some prominence within the local streetscape which is enhanced by the contrasting copper roofs and the vertical accents of the cross afixed to the south porch, and the roofline above the north baptistery.
Fabric Significance Level:
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Low
Fabric Significance Description:
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The church was designed by the Fairhursts, a well-regarded firm of local architects, in 1964. It is of low architectural significance.
Interior Significance Level:
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Low
Interior Significance Description:
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Although many of the contents are contemporary with the building, and therefore of associated interest, they are individually of low significance.
Community Significance Level:
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Community Significance Description:
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Church Renewables

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Solar PV Panels:

This information forms part of the Shrinking the Footprint project.

No
Solar Thermal Panels:
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No
Bio Mass:
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No
Air Source Heat Pump:
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No
Ground Source Heat Pump:
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No
Wind Turbine:
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No
EV Car Charging:
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Unknown

Species Summary

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All of the species listed below have been recorded in close proximity to the Church . A few species which are particularly threatened and affected by disturbance may not be listed here because their exact location cannot be shared.

NOTE: Be aware that this dataset is growing, and the species totals may change once the National Biodiversity Network has added further records. Species may be present but not recorded and still await discovery.

CategoryTotal species recorded to date
TOTAL NUMBER OF SPECIES RECORDED 0
Total number of animal species 0
Total number of plant species 0
Total number of mammal species 0
Total number of birds 0
Total number of amphibian and reptile species 0
Total number of invertebrate species 0
Total number of fungi species 0
Total number of mosses and liverworts (bryophytes) 0
Total number of ferns 0
Total number of flowering plants 0
Total number of Gymnosperm and Ginkgo 0

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 of 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

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If any of the following species have been seen close to the Church, it is important to seek advice from an expert. You will need to know if they are present now, and to follow expert recommendations when planning works. All of these species have specific legal protection as a recognition of their rarity. All of them are rare or becoming increasingly endangered, so it is important to ensure that management and other works do not adversely affect them. In addition, there may be things you can do to help these special species. N.B. Swift and House Martin do not have specific legal protection but are included, as roof repair works often impact breeding swifts and house martins which is against the law.

This is not a complete list of protected species, there are many more, but these are ones that are more likely to be found. All wild birds, their nests and eggs are also protected by law, as are all bats and veteran trees. In a few cases, species are considered particularly prone to disturbance or destruction by people, so the exact location of where they were recorded is not publicly available but can be requested. These ‘blurred’ records are included here, and the accuracy is to 1km. This means that the species has been recorded in close proximity to the Church, or a maximum of 1km away from it. As these ‘blurred’ species are quite mobile, there is a strong likelihood that they can occur close to the Church. To learn about these special species, use the link provided for each species in the table below

One important species which is not included here is the Peregrine Falcon. This is protected and advice should be sought if peregrines are nesting on a church or cathedral. Peregrine records are ‘blurred’ to 10km, hence the decision not to include records here. Remember too that species not seriously threatened nationally may still be at risk in your region and be sensitive to works. You should check with local experts about this. You may also need to seek advice about invasive species, such as Japanese knotweed and aquatics colonising streams or pools, which can spread in churchyards.

N.B. If a species is not recorded this does not indicate absence. It is always good practice to survey.

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Caring for God’s Acre can help and support you in looking after the biodiversity present in this special place. If you know that any of these species occur close to the Church and are not recorded here, please contact Caring for God’s Acre with details (info@cfga.org.uk).

To find out more about these and other species recorded against this Church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas.

The church was the centre of many people’s lives and remains a guide to their cares and concerns. Glimpses into those lives have often come down to us in the stories we heard as children or old photographs discovered in tattered shoe boxes. Perhaps your ancestors even made it into local legend following some fantastic event? You can choose to share those memories with others and record them for future generations on this Forum.

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