Diameter: 14" Bell 1 of 2
Founded by Local founder (generic) 1845
Dove Bell ID: 51903 Tower ID: 18918 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Forcett: Caldwell Chapel
Overview
Grid reference: NZ 162 134
Built by Dowager Countess of Bridgewater in 1844 as a Chapel of Ease, as recorded on a board inside the church. Early English style.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Contact the Churchwardens of Forcett parish.
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Nave and chancel under single roof with south porch and north vestry and west bell-cote.
Dimensions:
Appox. 13m x 6.5m
Description of Archaeology and History
The first mention of Caldwell is in the Domesday Survey. There is nearby evidence of Roman settlement including a road, and local records exist for evidence of Bronze and Iron Age settlements. The Victoria County History references a late 12th century/early 13th century chapel in Caldwell, though no further details have been located. A Grade II listed, 16th or 17th century circular pigeon-cote sits in a field to the north side.
Other than burials on the site, there is no known evidence for archaeology on the site, though sensitivity to nearby archaeological potential should be heeded.
The chapel was built as a chapel of ease in 1844 by dowager Countess of Bridgewater.
Exterior Description
A compact five-bay nave and chancel under one, steeply pitched, slate roof, with projecting gabled south porch. The bays are marked by single pointed lancet windows containing clear, diamond-leaded glazing, with two-stage buttresses between each bay and at the angles. A west bell turret containing two bells at the west end stands above two lancets. At the east end, a stone cross finial sits above the elevation which is also pierced by two lancets with a quatrefoil above.
The stone walls have a shallow plinth, deep stone eaves and raised corbels. The porch has a trefoil in the gable and a hoodmould around the door. A column framing the arch on one side, is missing on the other. There are small lancets in the outer walls. The structure is matched in design on the north side, without a doorway, and contains the vestry, with a chimney rising from the east wall.
Building Fabric and Features
Nave
19th century
Chancel
19th century
Porch
19th century
Vestry
19th century
Bellcote
19th century
Building Materials
Stone
19th century
Slate
19th century roof tiles
Timber
19th century roof structure
Painted Plaster
19th century interior walls
Interior
Interior Description
A simple interior is paved with stone flags and seated with fixed benches painted in wood grain effect. The walls are painted and plastered with painted wood effect panelling rising to dado height. Chancel fittings are also painted in the same wood effect. The font is in the centre at the west end. A vestry is directly opposite the entranceway. There is one step up into porch and the chancel is differentiated from the nave by a raise in level by one step, with the sanctuary raised by another, and the altar on a further step. The main trusses of the roof rest on stone corbels between the bays. Suspended modern electric light fittings.
Fixtures and fittings
Altar
19th century Painted wood effect panelled table.
Pulpit
19th century Octagonal painted wood effect with blind pointed arched recesses.
Font (component)
20th century Small octagonal stone basin on marble shaft at west end, raised on plinth inscribed 1904.
Pew (component)
20th century Fixed pine pews, painted in grain effect.
Rail
20th century Pine painted wood grain effect.
Bells
Diameter: 16" Bell 2 of 2
Founded by Unidentified (blank)
Dove Bell ID: 51904 Tower ID: 18918 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: NZ 162 134
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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