Diameter: 13.5" Bell 1 of 2
Founded by Henry Penn
Dove Bell ID: 60181 Tower ID: 23582 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Southwick: St Mary the Virgin
Diocese of Peterborough
Church, 628311
http://www.warmingtonbenefice.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: TL 20 920
The tower is well buttressed and unusually decorated. The first is accounted for by the susceptibility of the earth to subside on account of the Romans extracting iron stone from the vicinity. The latter from the patronage of Sir John Knyvet, Lord Chancellor to Edward III who owned the estate here and whose family commenced the building of adjacent Southwick Hall. The tower itself contains three shields on the north front showing the arms of Knyvet, on the south those of the Bassett family, both coming together on the west front. They record the marriage of Sir John to Elizabeth Bassett in 1381. High above the spire is decorated with crockets and unusual lucarnes (gabled openings). After this point you say goodbye to the medieval period as the chancel and nave were rebuilt as a Georgian box in the 1760’s and in doing this provided space for the great treasure of the church the tomb of George Lynn (d. 1758). This is a late work by Louis Francois Roubiliac (c.1705-1762) the outstanding sculptor of the first part of the 18th century who trained in Dresden and Paris before arriving here in 1730. Lynn is seen in profile in an oval medallion which hangs against a flattened obelisk held in place by billowing draperies. Beneath his widow tends his urn leaning on a tomb chest – note the nonchalance of her slippers. All is as Roubiliac intended even down to the iron railings which still protect the monument (not a inexpensive undertaking : the sculptor charged £500 in 1759). The pure 18th century atmosphere of the church was transformed in the 1860’s when gothic windows were introduced and the walls were shorn of their plasterwork.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Often open but if assistance required contact Rosemary Coates 01832 274589 or Sue Cartwright 01832 274193 or Rev. Hindle 01832 281512
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 179 m²
Interior
Bells
Diameter: 26.25" Bell 2 of 2
Founded by Thomas II Newcombe
Dove Bell ID: 60182 Tower ID: 23582 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TL 20 920
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
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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.
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.
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