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Dove Bell ID: 64259 Tower ID: 25510 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Crofton: Old Church, St Edmund
Diocese of Portsmouth
Church, 629008
http://www.croftonparish.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: SU 551 41
The church is mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1087, and there is evidence in the stonework of a building on the site dating back to the early 9th century. An enlargement of the church took place in the 14th Century when a chancel, small south chapel and a north and south transept were added to the original building. Further enlargement took place in the 15th century when the nave was rebuilt and extended to a bell tower at the west end. Alterations took place in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Description of Archaeology and History
The church is mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1087, and there is evidence in the stonework of a building on the site dating back to the early 9th century. An enlargement of the church took place in the 14th Century when a chancel, small south chapel and a north and south transept were added to the original building. Further enlargement took place in the 15th century when the nave was rebuilt and extended to a bell tower at the west end. The buildings of the 14th and 15th centuries still stand and form the main parts of the present building. In the King’s Book of 1534, it states that the church was dedicated to Holy Rood.
Alterations took place in the late 18th and early 19th centuries when extensions to accommodate the tombs of local dignitaries led to a re-build of the south transept and an extension of the nave to the west incorporating the bell-cote within the main building – the bell is dated 1710. In the latter part of the 19th century the south transept was remodelled, probably following the construction of a large family vault over which the floor has been raised, and a small vestry was added to the north transept.
In 1871 Crofton was made an ecclesiastical parish and the church served as the parish church until it was outgrown and the new church of the Holy Rood was built between 1877 and 1881 to accommodate 550 people. The old church was re-dedicated to St Edmund and continued in occasional use.
The church continued to be used on an occasional basis but little was expended on maintenance. In the 1980’s redundancy was considered as the church was falling into a state of dilapidation. An active group from the congregation were determined to retain the church offering traditional services in a traditional setting and set up a ‘Friends’ group to raise funds for the church.
Interior
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: SU 551 41
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.
National Heritage record for England designations
There are no records of National Heritage assets within the curtilage of this site.
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.
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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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