Weight: 934 lbs Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1816
Dove Bell ID: 52795 Tower ID: 19415 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Cowes: St Mary the Virgin
Diocese of Portsmouth
Church, 629166
http://www.stmaryschurchcowes.org.ukThis church is on the Heritage at Risk Register (verified 2024-11-14)
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Overview
Grid reference: SZ 493 961
St. Mary's current church is the second building to be built on the site. In 1866 -68 the main original building was demolished and the current building built to the same footprint. The tower was not affected by this rebuild.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 736 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
St. Mary's current church is the second building to be built on the site. The first building was built as a Puritain Meeting House in 1657 and consecrated as the West Cowes Chappell by Bishop Morley of Winchester in 1662.
The tower was added by the Ward Family to create a family chapel and vault for the interment of 17 family members in 1816.
In 1866 -68 the main building was demolished and the current building built to the same footprint. The tower was not affected by this rebuild.
The chancel was enlarged to its current size in 1900.
The church hall was added to the North side of the church in 1974.
Building Materials
Limestone
19th Century
Fossiliferous
Limestone
19th Century
Limestone
Interior
Interior Description
The building consists of an 80' nave, a chancel with choir stalls for up to 30 choir and sanctury with high altar set on 4 steps.two gallerys run the full length of the nave with seating on 3 levels.
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: SZ 493 961
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.
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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