Roman Catholic Church Of St Mary Moorfields

The Roman Catholic Church of St Mary Moorfields was built between 1890 and 1902 by George Sherrin, replacing an earlier church from 1817-20 designed by John Newman, and it incorporates part of the east (ritual) end of the original structure. The church is oriented north-south, with the front set within a plain office building made of grey ashlar stonework. The entrance is an elaborate quasi-classical round arch, featuring an enriched entablature with a depiction of the Virgin and Child in a semi-circular pediment, topped by angels. Above the ground floor windows, there are relief scenes from the Life of the Virgin.

Inside, there is a porch leading to a four-bay nave that lacks windows, with lights added to the barrel-vaulted roof. The church has a north aisle, while the south wall features a matching blank Tuscan arcade. The only window in the north aisle is located at the east end. There is a gallery at the west end, which includes side organ chambers. The apsidal sanctuary contains a semi-circular Corinthian screen from the old church, with a passage located behind it.