Building MPM986 - Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Church

Roman Catholic Church built by G. W. Bevis & Sons. Constructed of red brick. Near square interior with pointed brick arches, supported by hexagonal stone pillars. Stone reredos in the sanctuary. War Memorial window depicting the crucified Christ with Mary and a Centurion in north transept by Hardman. [1] The church was opened c1895/6. [3]

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Red brick church of cruciform plan with stone dressings and clay tile roof. Designed by G. W. Bevis & Sons. [2]

<1> Offord, J, 1989, Churches, Chapels and Places of Worship on Portsea Island (Bibliographic reference). SPM39.

<2> Portsmouth City Council, 2011, City of Portsmouth Local List of Buildings (Bibliographic reference). SPM37.

<3> 1800s - 1976, Kelly's Street Directories (Bibliographic reference). SPM38.