Diameter: 26.75" Bell 1 of 2
Founded by Walter le Potter
Dove Bell ID: 61012 Tower ID: 24041 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Thorley: St Swithin
Diocese of Portsmouth
Church, 629181
http://www.stswithin.co.ukOverview
Grid reference: SZ 375 886
St. Swithin's Church is grade II listed and consists of nave, chancel, north and south transepts with a bell turret and open belfry.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 249 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
This parish church dates from 1871 and was designed by architect W. J. Stratton built to the north of the previous 13th Century church near Thorley Manor.
Exterior Description
Externally the walling is of rubble stone with a slate dpc at low level well above outside ground level.
Interior
Interior Description
The internal walls are of exposed yellow brickwork with red detailing and are in good order. There is a timber pulpit and lectern, stone font and wooden altar all in good condition, as are the wooden pews and upholstered chairs. Plaques and drapes are in good condition, as is the organ which is regularly maintained.
Bells
Diameter: 27.5" Bell 2 of 2
Founded by Walter le Potter
Dove Bell ID: 61013 Tower ID: 24041 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SZ 375 886
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.
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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