Nominal: 647.5 Hz Weight: 1962 lbs Diameter: 46" Bell 1 of 7
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1948
Dove Bell ID: 2845 Tower ID: 14442 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Brington: St Mary w St John
Overview
Grid reference: SP 667 652
The church dates from circa 1300 but it is the intervention of the Spencer family of nearby Althorp that transform the Medieval building. Sir John Spencer (d. 1522) rebuilt the chancel and commenced the funerary chapel that lies adjacent to it. Further intervention of both church and chapel by Edward Bloor in 1840’s. The church contains good 16th /17th century benches with poppy heads. The final appearance of the chancel, redos and pulpit date from circa 1903. The east window of The Adoration of the Lamb by Morris and Co, 1912, is a memorial to Countess Spencer .The spectacular Spencer tombs date from the early 17th century through to the 19th and include works by Jasper Hollemans, Nicholas Stone, John Stone, Nollekens, Flaxman and Chantrey. The church also contains the tomb slab to Laurence Washington, ancestor of George Washington.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Open to visitors during daylight hours. Keyholders if required are Rev Sue Kipling suekipling@btinternet.com 01604 770402 ; Virginia Henley 01604 821335
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 622 m²
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1087 Hz Weight: 716 lbs Diameter: 31.63" Bell 2 of 7
Founded by Abraham II Rudhall 1723
Dove Bell ID: 22360 Tower ID: 14442 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 970 Hz Weight: 806 lbs Diameter: 33.5" Bell 3 of 7
Founded by Abraham II Rudhall 1723
Dove Bell ID: 22361 Tower ID: 14442 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 863 Hz Weight: 992 lbs Diameter: 36.88" Bell 4 of 7
Founded by Abraham II Rudhall 1723
Dove Bell ID: 22362 Tower ID: 14442 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 815.5 Hz Weight: 1135 lbs Diameter: 38.5" Bell 5 of 7
Founded by Abraham II Rudhall 1723
Dove Bell ID: 22363 Tower ID: 14442 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 726 Hz Weight: 1397 lbs Diameter: 42" Bell 6 of 7
Founded by Abraham II Rudhall 1723
Dove Bell ID: 22364 Tower ID: 14442 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1926 Hz Weight: 141 lbs Diameter: 18.13" Bell 7 of 7
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1926
Dove Bell ID: 22365 Tower ID: 14442 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 667 652
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
The churchyard is used for burial.
The churchyard has war graves.
National Heritage record for England designations
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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