Church of St Mary, Overton Drive, Wanstead E11 - Redbridge

This church of 1790 was designed by architect Thomas Hardwick in the neoclassical style. The chancel is designed around the monument to Sir Josiah Child. The west end supports a Doric portico, hipped slate roof and a timber clock tower with open belfry and cupola. The interior has been redecorated and retains all original furnishings. The Portland stone masonry is spalling due to rusting cramps. Two elevations, including the clock turret, were repaired in 2018, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Funding is being sought for the repair of the two remaining elevations.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

CHURCH OF ST MARY

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade I

List Entry Number:

1081008

Local Planning Authority:

Redbridge

Site Type:

Religious ritual and funerary > Church

Location

Building Name:

Church of St Mary

Street Name:

Overton Drive

Locality:

Wanstead

County:

Greater London

District / Borough:

Redbridge

Parliamentary Constituency:

Leyton and Wanstead

Region:

London and South East

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Place of worship

Condition:

Poor

Priority:

D - Slow decay; solution agreed but not yet implemented

Previous Priority:

D

Ownership:

Religious organisation

Designation:

Listed Place of Worship grade I, RPG grade II*, CA