Christ Church, Freemantle

Christ Church is the parish church for Freemantle in Southampton. The church building is grade II listed.^[1]

History

The origins of a church community in Freemantle begin in 1856, when a church meeting took place in the Bailiffs House, and then later church services took place in the school rooms.^[2] On 25 July 1861, the foundation stone of the church was laid by Archdeacon Jacob.^[2] The building was constructed of Purbeck rubble and ashlar during 1865-1866 by William White.^[3] The windows were moulded with red brick.^[3] On 27 July 1865 the church was consecrated by Dr Sumner, Bishop of Winchester.^[2] On 19 April 1866 the Ecclesiastical Commission of England agreed that Freemantle would be a separate district from Millbrook, and declared the new Church of the Parish of Christ Church, Freemantle.^[2] The tower and spire were added in 1875.^[2]

Architecture

The main building is of Purbeck rubble and ashlar construction, with red brick mouldings around the windows.^[3] The building has a nave with a clerestory, chapels to the north and south, and a south porch.^[3] The tower, on the west of the building, has a broached spire^[3] which was added a decade after the construction of the remainder of the building.^[2] The chancel arch is wide, with three bay nave arcades.^[3] The windows are of a geometrical style.^[3]

References

1. ^ Southampton City Council: Listed buildings in Southampton Accessed 17 October 2008.
2. ^ ^{a b c d e f} Kitcher, Elizabeth (2006). The Parish of Freemantle: A History. Christ Church Freemantle. http://www.christ-church-freemantle.hampshire.org.uk/Freemantle_History_by_E_Kitcher.pdf. Retrieved 17 October 2008. 
3. ^ ^{a b c d e f g} "Listed buildings in Southampton - descriptions". Southampton City Council. http://www.southampton.gov.uk/Images/Listed%20Buildings%20in%20Southampton%20-%20Descriptions_tcm46-161809.pdf. Retrieved 2008-10-17. 

Coordinates: 50°54′41″N 1°25′40″W / 50.9115°N 1.4279°W / 50.9115; -1.4279