Church of St James the Great, Lower Clapton Road, Hackney E5 - Hackney

E C Hakewell built the church with transepts and a slim tower (but no aisles) in 1840. It was extended with a chancel by W D Caroe in 1902. In 1978 the nave was divided from the church and converted for the Huddleston Centre, now closed. The church is built of London stock bricks with Bath stone dressings under a slated roof, while the Caroe work is of soft red brick under a tiled roof. The crossing and nave are roofed in remarkably delicate but long-span trusses which are failing at some joints and bearing points, as confirmed by engineers. The Church is actively seeking funds for repairs.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

CHURCH OF ST JAMES THE GREAT

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade II

List Entry Number:

1226893

Local Planning Authority:

Hackney

Site Type:

Religious ritual and funerary > Church

Location

Building Name:

Church of St James the Great

Street Name:

Lower Clapton Road

Locality:

Hackney

County:

Greater London

District / Borough:

Hackney

Parliamentary Constituency:

Hackney North and Stoke Newington

Region:

London and South East

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Place of worship

Condition:

Poor

Priority:

A - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; no solution agreed

Ownership:

Religious organisation

Designation:

Listed Place of Worship grade II, CA