Diameter: 29" Bell 1 of 3
Founded by John Rufford
Dove Bell ID: 6130 Tower ID: 17246 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Slapton: St Botolph
Diocese of Peterborough
Church, 628149
http://www.whittlewoodparishes.org.uk/siteOverview
Grid reference: SP 640 468
The church stands at the highest point of the village and dates from the 12th / 13th century. It was largely built under the auspices of the Lucy family whose crest of three pike can be seen in the Medieval stained glass of the East window. The interior is famous for it’s late Medieval wall paintings. The largest is a towering St Christopher with the Christ child on his shoulder on the north wall. The most unusual is that of St Elio in the south chapel. The saint is shown shoeing a intransigent horse by removing his leg leaving the horse supported by scaffolding. The church was restored by William White 1875 -83, shortly after the wall paintings had been re discovered – the tower re built, the nave re roofed and the chancel reconfigured with a step up to the altar. The stained glass in the south chapel is slightly later, 1910 and is by P.H.Newman. Other unusual features are the distinctive pepper pot finials on the screen surrounding the chapel and an unusual 18th century revolving reading stand.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open to visitors. Key available at Manor Farm Slapton which stands next to the church. Parking on the green.
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 200 m²
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Bell Frame
Maker
Pickford
Date
Visit
CD 3/77
Description
OFJ
Jurisdiction
Number of Bells
Material
Bells
Diameter: 28" Bell 2 of 3
Founded by John Rufford
Dove Bell ID: 39383 Tower ID: 17246 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Diameter: 19.5" Bell 3 of 3
Founded by Richard de Wymbish
Dove Bell ID: 39384 Tower ID: 17246 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 640 468
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
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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