The Church of The Ascension
The Church of The Ascension
The Church of The Ascension is also known locally as ‘Belmont Cathedral’. A magnificent, almost perfectly preserved example of Arts and Crafts architecture, it was designed by (Sir) Walter Tapper and built in 1903 as a sister church to St Matthias’. It was the vision of one woman, its benefactor, Louisa Vavasour Livingstone, who spent most of her wealth building it in memory of her husband, the Rev’d Arthur Guinness Livingstone.
Ascension is constructed of undecorated Cotswold (Guiting) stone and painted render with a Collyweston slate roof and high level lancet windows which pour light into the plainly painted interior.
Services at The Church of The Ascension
| Traditional Sung Eucharist | 2nd,4th & 5th Sundays | 9.45am |
| Taize | 4th Sunday of the month | 5pm |
| Said Eucharist | Last Tuesday of the Month | 9am |
The Church of The Ascension – painted triptych
Exterior showing some of the yews
Inside the furnishings speak of no expense being spared – a black marble font, with elaborate metal cover featuring a hovering dove, a fine gilded metal screen, light fixtures, door furniture, all united with a rope motif and produced by William Bainbridge Reynolds.
Behind the stone altar the painted triptych features saints significant to Rev’d Livingstone surrounding the Virgin and child. The church, and its attached Hall, is set in lawns and approached by a path lined with 12 yews, representing the 12 disciples.
Malvern Link with Cowleigh Church Guidebook
Guidebook available
The heritage guidebook to the churches of Malvern Link with Cowleigh is available via the parish office at a price of £2 plus p+p.
