Nominal: 850 Hz Weight: 924 lbs Diameter: 36.25" Bell 1 of 5
Founded by Robert Atton 1623
Dove Bell ID: 2337 Tower ID: 10492 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Edgcote: St James
Overview
Grid reference: SP 505 479
However you reach it Edgecote feels removed from daily life – out of time. Down a lane you encounter the balanced composition of church & rectory, Manor House, stables & dovecote, all looking out across green fields. The house was perfected by Richard Chauncey between 1747 – 52 re building his family’s seat. He was also responsible for the splendid set of memorials to himself and his ancestors by Rysbrack that adorn the medieval church. The building although surrounded by mature trees is light and airy with broad aisles. In it’s south chapel two early 17th century alabaster tomb chest with effigies of early Chaunceys and their wives, above heraldic stained glass of the same period. Further into the church you encounter box pews, 18th century pulpit and a large family pew which is almost a drawing room set to one side of the aisle. A beautiful remote church that speaks of 18th century Anglican worship.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Normally locked but keys kept in the adjacent old rectory
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 313 m²
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1137.5 Hz Diameter: 28" Bell 2 of 5
Founded by Henry I Bagley 1668
Dove Bell ID: 19829 Tower ID: 10492 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1067.5 Hz Diameter: 30" Bell 3 of 5
Founded by Bartholomew Atton 1592
Dove Bell ID: 19830 Tower ID: 10492 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 972 Hz Diameter: 32.75" Bell 4 of 5
Founded by Henry I Bagley 1660
Dove Bell ID: 19831 Tower ID: 10492 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 3410.5 Hz Diameter: 9.94" Bell 5 of 5
Founded by (unidentified)
Dove Bell ID: 19832 Tower ID: 10492 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 505 479
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
The churchyard is used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has war graves.
National Heritage record for England designations
There are no records of National Heritage assets within the curtilage of this site.
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
There are no records of Ancient, Veteran or Notable Trees within the curtilage of this site.
Renewables
| Renewable | Installed |
|---|---|
| Solar PV Panels | No |
| Solar Thermal Panels | No |
| Biomass | No |
| Wind Turbine | No |
| Air Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ev Charging | No |
Species summary
There are no records of species within the curtilage of this site.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
'Seek advice' Species
More information on species and action to be taken upon discovery.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
Further information
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