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FLAYBRICK CEMETERY CONSERVATION AREA APPRAISAL & MANAGEMENT PLAN

FLAYBRICK CONSERVATION AREA APPRAISAL AND MANAGEMENT PLAN

APPENDIX F – REGISTERED PARK/GARDEN DESCRIPTION Donald Insall Associates Ltd, 2007 – Wirral Council 2009

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Upgraded to Grade II* -27th November 2009 -boundary is not affected

Please see notes: status has been upgraded.


APPENDIX F – REGISTERED PARK/GARDEN DESCRIPTION

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APPENDIX G - GAZETTEER: TABLE SHOWING BUILDING DESCRIPTIONS AND PHOTO REFERENCES In most conservation areas the contribution of a building to the character and appearance of the area is an important factor in determining planning applications and identifying sites where new development may be beneficial. These are not issues of particular relevance to Flaybrick. Listed building consent is required for works to the listed buildings and structures. Proposals to remove any monuments would require conservation area consent. Most conservation areas contain at least a few buildings that detract from the character and appearance of the area as a whole. These may be poor quality modern buildings or older buildings that have been so altered that their original character has been obliterated. Flaybrick Cemetery does not contain any buildings that detract from its character and appearance, (although the current condition of the Central Chapels reduces their contribution). The only structure that detracts from the cemetery is short stretch of boundary wall constructed as part of an adjoining development outside the conservation area boundary. The buildings, structures and monuments identified in the Appraisal have all been given a positive contribution “rating”. It is intended that this may be adapted as a future management tool to help in focussing resources into building and monument repairs and maintenance. 1: Buildings, structures or monuments that are critical to the character of the area. Typically these buildings and structures that formed part of the original design. Also monuments of international

significance or with links to the cemetery itself are included 2: Buildings, structures and monuments that make a very positive contribution to the character of the conservation area. These include individual monuments relating to people of local significance. Groups

of monuments that together represent a particular type of monument design may also fall into this group. 3: All other structures and monuments in the cemetery cumulatively contribute to its character and appearance. Some not identified in this survey may prove to be of greater individual importance following

further research. Due to the very great number of monuments it is not possible to include them in this gazetteer. Further research and survey work is suggested in the Management Policies. Information about graves and monuments and their importance may lead to an expansion of this gazetteer. Architectural and historic interest are the criteria for conservation area designation. This has determined which have been included in the gazetteer, but other categories might be added to the gazetteer in the future, such as cultural themes. Structures such as the boundary wall or the numerous ramps and steps might be subdivided into separate entries, for instance so that different parts can be managed according to the varying condition of their fabric.



NO. / NAME W CIRRAL UPRN

PHOTO REF. DESCRIPTION CONDITION / COMMENT ONTRIBUTION

Flaybrick Cemetery

1. Central chapels 9771- 9774, 9779- 9782, 9784, 0095- 0098

Twin memorial chapels linked by cloister walk and central spire (now truncated). Gothic Revival style. Local buff sandstone and polychromatic slate roof (now removed). Completed 1864. Designed by Lucy and Littler.

Originally the Protestant (Church of England and Non Conformist) Chapels. Now a roofless shell. Redundant since 1975. Spire and roof removed 1980s. Vegetation growth and exposure now threatening integrity of masonry walls. Listed Grade II. Focal point of the whole cemetery landscape.

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2. Lodge at Main Entrance, Tollemache Road

9753, 9754, 9766- 9768 A0043, A0045, A0046

Large domestic scaled building, one and a half storeys. Gothic Revival style. Local buff sandstone with slate and concrete tile roof. Bell turret on timber and lead. Completed 1864. Designed by Lucy and Littler.

Originally the cemetery office, with a public entrance adjacent to the gateway and a separate private entrance. Now in private residential use but not fully occupied and prone to vandalism. Listed Grade II. Essential part of composition of approach and entrance.

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3. North Lodge, Boundary Road

9844 9845

Small cottage, one storey plus attic. Gothic Revival style. Local buff sandstone and slate roof. Completed 1864. Designed by Lucy and Littler.

Originally sexton’s office, located adjacent to northern gate on Boundary Road. Now in private residential use, it appears fully occupied and in good condition. Listed Grade II.

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4. Main Entrance, Tollemache Road

9753, 9758, 9761- 9765

Principal gateway to cemetery. Four Gothic Revival gate piers, ornamental iron gates and flanking walls with gabled arched gateway to Lodge and canopied niche for drinking fountain. Local buff sandstone. Completed 1864. Designed by Lucy and Littler.

Axially aligned with Central Chapels and opposite the end of Bidston Avenue. Still used as main entrance. Finials to piers, original railings to walls, and drinking fountain and part of niche now missing. Otherwise in fair condition. Listed Grade II. Essential part of composition of entrance and approach.

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5. North Gate, Boundary Road

9846-9849 Secondary gateway to cemetery. Four Gothic Revival gate piers, ornamental iron gates and flanking walls. Local buff sandstone. Completed 1864. Designed by Lucy and Littler.

Aligned with the sinuous spine path of the Roman Catholic section. No longer in use. Fair condition. Listed Grade II. Form a group with the adjacent Lodge and provide views into the cemetery from Boundary Road.

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APPENDIX G–GAZETTEER/ BUILDING DESCRIPTIONS




6. South Gate, Boundary Road

- Secondary gateway to cemetery. Four Gothic Revival gate piers, ornamental iron gates and flanking walls. Local buff sandstone. Completed 1864. Designed by Lucy and Littler.

Axially aligned with Central Chapels. Still used as a secondary entrance. In fair condition. Listed Grade II. Form a group with the Central Chapels

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7. Lower Flaybrick Road Gate

9874- 9876 Secondary gateway to cemetery. Large gabled carriage arch with smaller adjoining gabled arch for pedestrians. Niche for drinking fountain. Local buff sandstone. Completed 1864. Designed by Lucy and Littler.

Originally the main entrance to the Roman Catholic section and forming a group with the RC Chapel (demolished 1970s). No longer in use. Main archway blocked and pedestrian arch contains permanently locked modern gate. Bowl to drinking fountain smashed. Some graffiti. Fair to poor condition. Listed Grade II.

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8. Boundary Wall 9759, 9892 Perimeter wall to cemetery. Mainly alternating high and low sections. Chamfered plinth and steeply raked coping. Low sections surmounted by modern steel railings. Local buff sandstone. Completed 1864. Designed by Lucy and Littler.

Forms the perimeter of the cemetery along Tollemache Road, Boundary Road, Upper and Lower Flaybrick Road, wherever it abuts the public realm. Original ornamental railings removed. Fair condition. Essential component of the cemetery when viewed from outside the conservation area. Listed Grade II by virtue of connection to listed gateways and forming original curtilage to other listed buildings.

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9. Sir William Jackson Family Memorial

9833, 9834, 9837, 0072, 0073

Family tomb of local dignitary. Large granite canopied chest tomb. Located at prominent junction of paths in the Anglican section of the cemetery.

Jackson was a local figure of very considerable significance. Some paint spray graffiti. Metal capitals and bases to shafts are severely corroded. Only monument to be located in such a conspicuous location.

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10. Canon Salopiensis Memorial

9861, 9870- 9873, 0065

Vaulted tomb with sandstone and granite memorial stone and ornamental iron cross finial. Located adjacent to north boundary in the RC section.

As one of the few substantial monuments in the RC section the prominent location of this monument stands out.

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11. Sword of Sacrifice War Memorial

9877, 9878 Granite cross commemorating First World War. Bronze sword motif to front face.

Centrally located in front of the Central Chapel the location of this monument illustrates the importance attached to War Memorials of the period.

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12. Terraces, steps and ramps 9904, 9905, 9927, 9812

Dwarf walls flanking paths, ramps and steps at significant level changes within the cemetery. Ashlar walls with steeply raked copings. Local Buff sandstone. Completed 1864. Designed by Lucy and Littler.

Located throughout the cemetery these structures root the Central Chapels into the wider landscape and provide the key built structures within the planted areas. Especially important in the formal composition of avenues.

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13. Cliffs and retaining walls 9907, 9908, 9911- 9914, 9893

Natural stone outcrops and local sandstone rubble walling.

Form the boundaries to the upper quarry and parts of the lower quarry zones. An important rugged feature providing a Romantic element in the landscape. Products of former quarrying activity on the site and its steep gradient.

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14. Roman Catholic Chapel Memorial

9862- 9865 Facetted stone structure with three carved heads and capping stone salvaged from RC Chapel.

Modest in scale and now badly eroded. Marks the site of the chapel demolished in 1971.

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15. Edward Kemp 0084, 0085 Grave of eminent 19th century landscape designer. Gothic headstone, footstone and kerbs in polished grey granite.

Edward Kemp designed Flaybrick Cemetery and was the curator of Birkenhead Park

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16. Issac Roberts 9804, 0088 Grave of eminent 19th century astronomer and his wife. Grey granite monolith with elaborate Egyptian decoration.

Roberts was the first person to photograph galaxies beyond the solar system. His wife was also an astronomer of international standing.

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17. James Taylor Cochran 0087 Grave of local engineer. Simple buff sandstone headstone.

Cochran built the first powered submarine at Birkenhead. 2

18. Arthur Doodson 0089 Grave of inventor. Polished black granite headstone. Doodson invented a tide predicting machine of great benefit to maritime activities

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19. Charles Thopmson 0086 Grave of local missionary. Buff sandstone obelisk. Thompson was a local minister who founded a mission to the poor. After his death his daughter continued the project which is still active today offering practical assistance to the most economically disadvantaged people of Birkenhed.

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20. John Williamson 0080 Grave of 19th century shipping magnate. Gothic Revival spire with shafts and cross finial in buff and red sandstone, red and grey polished granite.

Williamson was a director of the Cuard shipping company. 2

21. Charles Lucy 0078 Grave of local architect. Buff sandstone with a semicircular top and stone finial. Stone coffin lid and trefoil footstone.

Lucy and Littler were important local architects, based in Liverpool. They designed all the buildings and main structures at Flaybrick cemetery.

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22. Charles Littler 0056 Grave of local architect. Buff sandstone with a semicircular top and stone finial. The upper part of tomb is now detached.

Lucy and Littler were important local architects, based in Liverpool. They designed all the buildings and main structures at Flaybrick cemetery. Littler’s tomb has suffered severe damage.

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23. Lewis Hornblower 0081 Grave of local landscape designer. Simple Gothic headstone in buff sandstone.

Hormblower designed the main buildings and structures at Birkenhead Park. 2

24. Laird Family Vault 0074- 0077 Family tomb of local entrepreneur. Granite Celtic cross above stone vault (now filled in). Carved heads of dog and wild pig above vault entrance.

William Laird founded the ship builders Camel Laird, a cornerstone of the Birkenhead economy for over a century. Camel Laird was also a ship building company of national significance.

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25. Mary Mercer 0058, 0059 Grave of local dignitary. Simple headstone in buff sandstone.

Mery Mercer was Birkenhead’s first female mayor. 2

26. Main 1914-18 War Grave 9888- 9891 Large communal grave to the fallen of the first world war. Simple headstone and kerbs in buff sandstone.

Typical of military grave design. 2




27. Lucitania victim 0061 Grave of Joseph McLaughlin. Simple headstone in buff sandstone.

The loss of the Lucitania was an event of national importance. 2

28. Titanic victim 0090 Grave of Charles Morgan. Simple stone marker in buff sandstone.

The sinking of the Titanic was an event of international importance. 2

29. Neo Classical Monuments 0082 Best of many examples is that of William Coltart in CE10, inspired by ancient Greek and Roman examples. Others throughout cemetery.

Various examples throughout the cemetery. Iconography and design provides a link to the earliest British cemeteries and attitudes to death spanning not just centuries but millennia.

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30. Canopied Chest Tombs 0083, 9793, 9785- 9788

Elaborate Gothic Revival tombs imitating Mediaeval examples. Good examples south of central chapels in NC3A and at CE10.

Various examples throughout the cemetery. Usually incorporate a variety of material to give highly decorative effect. Complex design makes them especially vulnerable to decay and damage

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Celtic Crosses 9858 Simple but imposing monuments based on standing crosses of early Christianity in Britain. Most imposing example in section RC2A.

Various examples throughout the cemetery. Inspired the grave of John Ruskin, a writer of national importance.

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Angelic Statuary 9789, 9827, 9827, 0094

Highly sculptural figures of angels and mourning women, usually in white marble.

Various examples throughout the cemetery. Condition varies. Some are attractive works of sculpture. Repair may require specialist skills.

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