Weight: 2016 lbs Diameter: 45" Bell 1 of 5
Founded by John Briant 1817
Dove Bell ID: 5208 Tower ID: 16965 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Passenham: St Guthlac
Overview
Grid reference: SP 780 394
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 248 m²
Building Fabric and Features
Church
13th Century Canon Clarke notes the nave is C13th, the tower base is c.1330, but it's belfry and nave roof are C17th. The chancel was rebuilt by Sir Robert Banastre 1626-8, repaired by Lord Viscount Charles Maynard 1772 and restored again 1957 by Lawrence H Bond but is described as a 'wonderfully complete C17th piece' Clarke thought the stalls looked medieval in style but Pevsner dates them to 1628 making them in keeping with the rest of the building
Historical Notes
1300 - 1300
Period Qualifier: 2
1626 - 1628
Period Qualifier: 1
Chancel rebuilt by Sir Robert Banastre
1772 - N/A
Period Qualifier: 1
Chancel repaired by Lord VIscount Charles Maynard
1957 - 1957
Period Qualifier: 1
Chancel restored by Lawrence H Bond
Tower (component)
13th Century Canon Clarke notes the base is c1330, with 3 niches on the west whilst the belfry top is C17th.
Historical Notes
1330 - 1330
Period Qualifier: 2
Nave
13th Century Blocked North doorway and lancets in the North wall. The South wall has two light geometrical windows and the monument to Sir Robert Banastre. The nave roof is C17th. Other features include box pews, stalls, decorated panelling and renaissance frieze.
Historical Notes
1601 - 1700
Period Qualifier: 2
Nave roof C17th
1200 - 1299
Period Qualifier: 2
Nave
Chancel
17th Century Canon Clarke calls it 'a wonderfully complete C17th piece'. However, he notes that it misses a typical 'wainscoted partition betwixt the Chancel and Body of the Church' and wondered if the panelling with Ionic columns and frieze of grotesques under the West gallery was originally this. Rebuilt three times.
Historical Notes
1626 - 1628
Period Qualifier: 1
Chancel rebuilt by Sir Robert Banastre (who has a monument on the South wall).
1772 - 1772
Period Qualifier: 1
Under the tower, a board has a painted inscription to 'Charles Lord Viscount Maynard, Lord of the Manor, Substantially repaired, and Beautified this Fair Chancel in the Year of our Lord 1772.’
1957 - 1957
Period Qualifier: 1
Repaired in 1957 by Lawrence H Bond along with the stalls, panelling, frieze and paintings with their own entries.
1600 - 1699
Period Qualifier: 2
Tomb (monument)
17th Century Monument to Sir Robert Banastre,died 1649, with epitaph reading ‘He built & beautified this faire Chancell’. South Wall, attributed to Nicholas Stone. Made of ashlar, the monumet depicts a demi-figure with a book, in an oval wreath with open pediment. Canon Clarke describes it as 'traditional Perpendicular' in style, except that the outer, lead-covered roof is of barrel form and so is the eastern gable.
Historical Notes
1649 - 1649
Period Qualifier: 2
Belfry
17th Century At top of tower, with belfry windows and pinnacles
Historical Notes
1600 - 1699
Period Qualifier: 2
Building Materials
Ashlar
17th Century Monument to Sir Robert Banastre d.1649
Historical Notes
1649 - 1649
Period Qualifier: 2
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Brass
17th Century Brass inscription to Anna Pygott, 1611.
Historical Notes
1611 - 1611
Period Qualifier: 2
Commemorative Object
18th Century Monument to Rev. Richard Forrester 1760.
Historical Notes
1760 - 1760
Period Qualifier: 2
Pulpit
17th Century Type of the same date as the chancel - C17th
Historical Notes
1600 - 1699
Period Qualifier: 2
Box Pew
Painted green
Font (object)
19th Century Mini-font given by the Reverend Loraine Smith in 1834
Historical Notes
1834 - 1834
Period Qualifier: 2
Misericord (seat)
17th Century 1628 - Stalls and misericords noted by Canon Clarke to be 'so convincing we were inclined to have them medieval' but he consulted Pevsner who says they are 'no doubt a self-conscious archaism' and dates them to 1628.
Historical Notes
1628 - 1628
Period Qualifier: 2
Stall
17th Century 1628 - Stalls and misericords noted by Canon Clarke to be 'so convincing we were inclined to have them medieval' but he consulted Pevsner who says they are 'no doubt a self-conscious archaism' and dates them to 1628.
Historical Notes
1628 - 1628
Period Qualifier: 2
Plaque (object)
18th Century Board with painted inscription under the tower – ‘Charles Lord Viscount Maynard, Lord of this Manor, Substantially repaired, and Beautified this Fair Chancel in the Year of Our Lord 1772.’
Historical Notes
1772 - 1772
Period Qualifier: 2
Frieze
A frieze with renaissance 'grotesque' ornament below the West gallery above the stalls. Canon Clarke wonders if this was originally part of a 'wainscoted partition betwixt the Chancel and Body of the Church'.
Panelling
Panelling above stalls has pairs of Ionic columns with two small round-headed niches between them and above the seats a larger niche. Above are names of Apostles and the frieze.
Lancet Window
16th-17th century In the North wall. A large figure in the North lancet of the St Elisabeth (German 16-17th century).
Historical Notes
1500 - 1699
Period Qualifier: 2
Wall Painting
Unknown - restored 1957 The chancel wall paintings were restored 1957 by Clive Rouse with a grant from the Pilgrim Trust. They show Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel and Daniel (North Wall), Jospeh of Arimathea, Nicodemus (East Wall), Matthew, Luke and John (South Wall) with inscriptions underneath. Canon Clarke notes that Rev Croft-Murray wondered if they were the work of Rowland Buckett who did work at Hatfield and Althorpe
Historical Notes
N/A - N/A
Period Qualifier: 2
Window
17th Century The South wall has 'light geometrical windows' which Clarke suspected of being C17th Gothic survival.
Historical Notes
1600 - 1699
Period Qualifier: 2
Window
Unknown - maybe 16th-17th Century Three tiny Flemish roundels in the South-East window. May be related to North wall lancet
Tomb (component)
17th Century Monument to Sir Robert Banastre,died 1649, with epitaph reading ‘He built & beautified this faire Chancell’. South Wall, attributed to Nicholas Stone. Made of ashlar, the monumet depicts a demi-figure with a book, in an oval wreath with open pediment. Canon Clarke describes it as 'traditional Perpendicular' in style, except that the outer, lead-covered roof is of barrel form and so is the eastern gable.
Historical Notes
1649 - 1649
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Weight: 756 lbs Diameter: 33" Bell 2 of 5
Founded by Alfred Bowell 1907
Dove Bell ID: 34563 Tower ID: 16965 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Diameter: 34" Bell 3 of 5
Founded by Richard III Chandler 1711
Dove Bell ID: 34564 Tower ID: 16965 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Diameter: 38.5" Bell 4 of 5
Founded by Robert Atton 1624
Dove Bell ID: 34565 Tower ID: 16965 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Diameter: 43" Bell 5 of 5
Founded by Richard Benetlye 1585
Dove Bell ID: 34566 Tower ID: 16965 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 780 394
Burial and War Grave Information
It is unknown whether the building is consecrated.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has war graves.
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
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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.
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'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.
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