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Church of St Mark, Reading

Coordinates: 51°27′16″N 0°59′54″W / 51.4544°N 0.9984°W / 51.4544; -0.9984
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St Mark, Reading
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51°27′16″N 0°59′54″W / 51.4544°N 0.9984°W / 51.4544; -0.9984
OS grid referenceSU 696 733
LocationReading, Berkshire
CountryUnited Kingdom
DenominationChurch of England
TraditionAnglo-Catholic
Architecture
Heritage designationGrade II
Designated2007
Architect(s)Montague Wheeler
Architectural typeParish church
StyleArts and Crafts, Gothic
Groundbreaking1905
Completed1906
Specifications
MaterialsRed brick, slate, tile, stone
Administration
DioceseDiocese of Oxford
ParishSt. Mark and All Saints

The Church of St Mark, Reading, is an Anglican church in Cranbury Road, Reading, Berkshire. It is part of the parish of St. Mark and All Saints, Reading, which includes All Saints' Church.[1]

Architecture

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The present building dates from 1904 to 1905,[2] although the church was founded 15 years previously as a mission.[1] Designed by Reading-based Scottish architect Montague Wheeler, the building is primarily Arts and Crafts but has Gothic references.[2] The brickwork is red brick English bond with some stone and tile dressings, and the roof is slated.[2] The stained glass windows on the western wall were made by Joseph Nuttgens and Reginald Hallward. The eastern face features a larger 1905–6 window by Charles Eamer Kempe.[2] A number of flying buttresses support the building.[2] On the north-west corner is an octagonal stair tower.[2]

Organ

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The church organ was installed by William Hill & Sons in 1912. Its loft is located at the west end of the building, and is painted and panelled.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "St Mark, Reading". A Church Near You. Archbishops' Council. Retrieved 30 September 2012.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g "Church of St Mark, Reading". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 30 September 2012.