Edward Charles Hakewill
English church architect
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Edward Charles Hakewill FRIBA (1812–1872)[1] was an English church architect, known especially for church restoration in the 19th century.
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| Born | 1812 |
| Died | October 9, 1872 |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Organization | Royal Institute of British Architects |
| Known for | Church architecture and restoration |
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| Style | Gothic architecture |
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Early life
Edward Charles Hakewill was born in 1812 to Henry Hakewill, son of painter John Hakewill, and Anne Sarah Frith.[1] His brother, John Henry Hakewill (1810–1880), was also an architect.
Hakewill became a pupil of Philip Hardwick in 1831, remaining until 1838.[2]
Career
Hakewill was a keen student of Gothic architecture.[3]
Hakewill designed the churches of St John of Jerusalem, South Hackney (1845–8),[3] St James's, Clapton, and St Peter's, Thurston. Towards the end of his career he restored St Mary & St Lambert, Stonham Aspal,[4] and churches at Grundisburgh and Wickham Market.[1]
Hakewill was one of the examiners for candidates for district surveyorships under the Metropolitan Building Act 1843[clarification needed] and was subsequently elected appointed metropolitan district surveyor for the parishes of St Clement Danes, St Mary le Strand and St George Hanover Square.[2]
Hakewill retired in 1867 in Suffolk.[1]
Death
Hakewill died on 9 October 1872.[2]
Selected publications
- The Temple: an Essay on the Ark, the Tabernacle, and the Temple of Jerusalem. 1851