Weight: 907 lbs Diameter: 36.5" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Hugh II Watts 1638
Dove Bell ID: 7115 Tower ID: 10388 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Warkton: St Edmund
Overview
Grid reference: SP 893 798
In the mid 18th century the medieval church was radically altered as it took on the mantle of the mausoleum of the Dukes of Montagu of nearby Boughton House. This had only slight effect on the body of the church where the nave received a plaster ceiling and in any case the 1868/9 restoration by Slater intensified it’s medieval qualities. Beyond the chancel arch though everything changed following the death of the second Duke in 1749. Here an entirely new chancel was formed with pairs of huge alcoves either side of the altar. In due course four magnificent monuments were raised- two by Roubiliac to the 2nd Duke and to his Duchess, the daughter of the great Duke of Marlborough, and then by 1782 to their daughter Mary, Duchess of Marlborough by Montagu by P.M. van Gelder and finally her daughter Elizabeth, Duchess of Buccleuch by Thomas Campbell, 1827. The finest group of monuments in the Midlands.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Normally open to visitors from 9am to 5pm. If not keys available by ringing 07860 719327 or 07909 25459. Rector 07788 100575: Boughton House Estate Office 01536 515731 Toilets available
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 471 m²
Interior
Bells
Weight: 463 lbs Diameter: 26.81" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1993
Dove Bell ID: 44357 Tower ID: 10388 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 474 lbs Diameter: 27.88" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1887
Dove Bell ID: 44358 Tower ID: 10388 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 479 lbs Diameter: 29" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Thomas & John Eayre 1718
Dove Bell ID: 44359 Tower ID: 10388 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 529 lbs Diameter: 29.5" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Thomas II Eayre 1761
Dove Bell ID: 44360 Tower ID: 10388 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 858 lbs Diameter: 35.13" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1887
Dove Bell ID: 44361 Tower ID: 10388 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 893 798
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.
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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