Memorials & monuments · London
Tower And Portal Of Church Of St Mary, Newington
In or near City of Westminster.
Tower And Portal Of Church Of St Mary, Newington — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Kennington · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Tower and Portal of Church of St Mary in Newington, you can take a short walk from Kennington station, which is just 0.1 km away. Entry is free, but please note that the site is not wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav directions is SE11 4JH.
About
Tower And Portal Of Church Of St Mary, Newington is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1385636). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details A church tower and portal, of 1876 in Early English style by James Fowler of Louth. The remainder of the church was demolished following an air raid in 1941. MATERIALS: Kentish ragstone with ashlar details. PLAN: a square on plan four-stage tower with an attached single-storey portal wall to the north-east. EXTERIOR: the tapering tower has corner buttresses and octagonal pinnacles with conical roofs to the parapet. The bell stage has wooden louvres within triple arches; the third stage has trefoil arches and colonnettes and a clock face on the north-east side; the second stage has an arched window with colonnette and the lowest stage has an arched doorcase with wooden double doors. The south-east side has cement rendering to the two lower stages, a large arched opening and a smaller Caernarvon-arched doorway. The portal wall retains an elaborately moulded arched doorway. The outer portion of this has a pointed arch supported by piers with two attached columns to either side, and the inner part has a semicircular cusped arch carried by piers with one attached column each. The tympanum under the arch has a sculpted figure of Christ in Majesty framed by a mandorla with demi figures of angels and banners on each side. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 471040 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The White Bear Theatre is a performance venue located above a pub in Kennington, London. It hosts a variety of theatrical productions and events, providing a space for both established and emerging artists.
Place summary
The Tower and Portal of the Church of St Mary is a memorial located in the Southwark area of London, postcode SE11. This structure is designated as a Grade II listed building, highlighting its architectural significance and historical value.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4890, -0.1045
- District
- Southwark
- Parish
- Southwark, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE11 4JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Vauxhall and Camberwell Green
- Phone
- 07985-500697
- Nearest railway station
- Kennington — 0.1 km
- Official site
- www.whitebeartheatre.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26665408 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tower And Portal Of Church Of St Mary, Newington?
- Tower And Portal Of Church Of St Mary, Newington is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE11 4JH), in the parish of Southwark, unparished area.
- What is Tower And Portal Of Church Of St Mary, Newington?
- Tower And Portal Of Church Of St Mary, Newington — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tower And Portal Of Church Of St Mary, Newington?
- The nearest railway station is Kennington, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE11 4JH.
- Is Tower And Portal Of Church Of St Mary, Newington a listed building?
- Tower And Portal Of Church Of St Mary, Newington is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Tower And Portal Of Church Of St Mary, Newington free to visit?
- Yes, Tower And Portal Of Church Of St Mary, Newington is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tower And Portal Of Church Of St Mary, Newington?
- The nearest railway station is Kennington, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE11 4JH.