Nominal: 991 Hz Weight: 838 lbs Diameter: 33" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Felix van Aerschodt 1907
Dove Bell ID: 63120 Tower ID: 25163 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Wellingborough: St Mary The Virgin
Diocese of Peterborough
Major Parish Church, 628175
http://www.stmarywellingborough.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: SP 901 680
A thrilling experience: Sir Ninian Comper’s masterpiece built between 1908 and 1930. It is a free essay in the gothic style fearlessly mixed with classical appropriations. Externally the massive iron stone tower which can be seen for miles around provides the vertical thrust against the horizontal of the long nave / chancel. The latter has little to differentiate the spaces externally but it is punctuated with two very different treatments of smaller towers – one with an open arcade the other a needle sharp spire. Internally the clarity of the structure, filled with light is suborned by fantastical decoration especially in the chancel area, and in the vaulted ceiling with its plaster pendants (some gilded and painted blue which was intended throughout). In the east end you encounter a gilded rood screen, an exotic organ case, and gilded baldacchino and alter frontal. All is designed by Comper with little else beside. His masterpiece: a counterblast to the modern movement if ever there was one.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Normally locked but key readily available from the nearby vicarage – Father Robert Farmer SSC (vicar@stmarywellingborough.org.uk). St Mary’s Vicarage, 193 Midland Road, Wellingborough NN8 1NG 01933 225626. Other keyholders are Carol Haybyrne - 01933 275122 - carol.haybyrne@talk21.com David Jaeger 59 Oakway, Wellingborough, NN8 4SA 01933 677153 dmjaeger@btinternet.com Toilets available Parking available
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 1172 m²
Interior
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 901 680
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
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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