Listed building or place reference: LA0154 Historic site reference Property St. Matthew's Church Road name La Route de St. Aubin Parish St. Lawrence LocationView on map Grade Listed Building Grade 1 Category Church and Chapel. Statement of significance St Matthew's Church is one of the most interesting and significant twentieth century buildings in Jersey - representing a collaboration of the work of locally renowned modern movement architect, A B Grayson, and the world famous glass designer René Lalique. Context n/a External Description The main structure of the church dates to 1840 when St Matthew's was built as a chapel of ease for the growing population in the Millbrook area. The church was extensively remodelled by Grayson in 1934 - the work commissioned by Florence Boot, Lady Trent, as a memorial to her late husband Jesse Boot, 1st Baron Trent of Nottingham (founder of the Boots Company). Grayson refashioned the exterior of the church in International Style with plain walls and the strong use of geometric shapes (a Granosite finish was applied to the walls in the 1960s). To the front of the church is a gateway with dressed granite pillars and geometric patterned metal gates. Grayson's unity of design and architectural vision extended to remodelling of the church interior, and the design of the 1930s fittings. A variety of stonework is used - the floor paved with Portland stone, the walls faced with Bath stone and the floor in the Chancel of Dorset stone - with the pews, doors and other joinery of English oak, and the Lectern and Pulpit built of Hopton Wood stone from Derbyshire. The interior of the church is fitted and decorated throughout by exceptional glasswork designed and made by Lalique - St Matthew's having the distinction as the only church where Lalique decorated throughout. The glasswork includes a great Cross flanked by two pillars behind the altar, a communion rail, screens and windows decorated with the Madonna lily and Jersey lily, and a chalice-shaped font. The reredos of the Lady Chapel is composed of four glass angels that recur as panels in the main doors. The church is lit by massive ceiling light troughs also of Lalique glass, and there are smaller glass lamps within the north porch. To the north of the church is a 1930s gateway which adds interest to the overall composition. The dilapidated garages within the boundary are not of interest. Internal Description n/a Special interest Architectural,Artistic,Historical For the best experience, you will need to use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge web browser to view the map Back to detail page Back to search results Documents Terms and conditions for downloading documents The plans, drawings and material provided have been submitted to the Chief Officer for permissions in respect of the Planning and Building (Jersey) Law 2002. They are protected by copyright under the Intellectual Property (Unregistered Rights) (Jersey) Law 2011 (Article 70 of the 2011 Law). The material is being provided to make available for public inspection the Register of Planning and Building Applications and must not be used for other purposes without the prior permission of the copyright owner.The Minister for the Environment makes every effort to maintain the accuracy of the information on this website but cannot accept responsibility for and disclaims all responsibility for any loss or damage which may arise from the use of the information provided. For applications approved during or after July 2016 approved documents are available from within the ‘Approved Documents’ section. For applications approved from 15 May 2012 - July 2016 approved documents are available under the ‘Plans’ section. I understand and agree with the terms and conditions. Date Description Size 24/02/2013 ILAP Notices Schedule Listed Building Grade 1 861.75 KB 03/08/2018 Schedule Listed Building Grade 1 1.31 MB Back to search results
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