Christ Church, Reading

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Christ Church
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Christ Church, viewed from Kendrick Road
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Christ Church
Location within Reading
51°26′38.400″N0°57′44.474″W / 51.44400000°N 0.96235389°W / 51.44400000; -0.96235389 Coordinates: 51°26′38.400″N0°57′44.474″W / 51.44400000°N 0.96235389°W / 51.44400000; -0.96235389
Location Reading
Country England
Denomination Church of England
History
Consecrated 7 August 1862
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Heritage designation Grade II*
Style High Victorian
Administration
Diocese Oxford
Archdeaconry Berkshire

Christ Church is a Church of England parish church situated to the south of the centre of the town of Reading in the English county of Berkshire. The church is located at the junction of Christchurch Road and Kendrick Road, and its tower and spire terminate the vista looking up the latter road. It is a good example of the High Victorian style and is a Grade II* listed building. [1]

The church was built in 1861-2 by the architect Henry Woodyer, and consecrated on 7 August 1862. Originally planned as a chapel of ease for St Giles' Church, it was enlarged in 1874 with the addition of the tower, spire, south aisle and vestries. [1] [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Christ Church, Redlands, Reading". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 29 January 2020.
  2. "The Church Building". Christ Church, Reading. Retrieved 29 January 2020.

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