Nominal: 771.3 Hz Weight: 1552 lbs Diameter: 41.25" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by William Rufford
Dove Bell ID: 1613 Tower ID: 11136 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Stowe- Nine- Churches: St Michael w St James
Overview
Grid reference: SP 638 576
Precariously set on a bluff overlooking a wide valley, the church is distinguished by its tall handsome Saxon tower. The rest of the building reveals Norman, late medieval and 19th century interventions with monuments from both the 17th and 18th centuries. The 19th century changes were brought about by that keen Tractarian, The Rev Henry Crawley (a relation of William Gibbs the ecclesiastical philanthropist – Keeble College Oxford and Tyntesfield outside Bristol). Adjacent to his re ordered chancel you come across the extended figure of a knight in Purbeck marble, probably Sir Gerard de l’Isle (d. circa 1287) and on the wall beyond a huge, for this church at least, monument to Dr Thomas Turner (d.1714) by Thomas Stayner. Even more impressive is the vision on the other side of the altar, the best baroque monument in the county, to Elizabeth, Lady Carey, 1617 -20. This is a small church that punches well beyond its weight.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
It is kept locked but plenty of keyholders in the village.
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 311 m²
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1166.6 Hz Weight: 505 lbs Diameter: 29.1" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1891
Dove Bell ID: 16110 Tower ID: 11136 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1048.4 Hz Weight: 558 lbs Diameter: 30.71" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Thomas Russell 1725
Dove Bell ID: 16111 Tower ID: 11136 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 977.9 Hz Weight: 741 lbs Diameter: 32" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 2020
Dove Bell ID: 16112 Tower ID: 11136 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 876.6 Hz Weight: 926 lbs Diameter: 35.9" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Newcombe (generic) 1607
Dove Bell ID: 16113 Tower ID: 11136 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 931 Hz Weight: 847 lbs Diameter: 33.88" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Newcombe & Watts 1590
Dove Bell ID: 16114 Tower ID: 11136 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 638 576
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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